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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens in town when George Carver is born?
(a) Church bells ring and guns are fired.
(b) Firestation sirens are rung.
(c) Firecrackers are set off.
(d) Police cars sound their sirens.

2. Why do the Carvers move from Thornton to Nashville?
(a) So Phillip would have a good education.
(b) So the girls could be part of Nashville society.
(c) So Mr. Carver could work exclusively for Lewis Shackleford.
(d) So Georgie would meet new friends.

3. What does Phillip give Holly upon his return from Memphis?
(a) A diamond bracelet.
(b) An engagement ring.
(c) The clover pendant.
(d) A new coat.

4. What does Phillip come to realize his father has yearned for all of his life?
(a) Control and power over others.
(b) Wealth and acclaim.
(c) Individuality and otherness.
(d) Freedom and independence.

5. How do the Shacklefords greet the Carvers when they arrive in Nashville?
(a) They are angry at being awakened in the middle of the night.
(b) They welcome them and insist they spend the night.
(c) They are not home when the Carvers arrive.
(d) They say hello and send them to their new home.

6. Once back in their routines together, Alex and Holly find themselves talking about what subject?
(a) Having a baby.
(b) Getting married.
(c) Caring for their parents but not wanting to see them.
(d) Going to Memphis to see Alex's family.

7. What does Phillip know about Alex Mercer after Mr. Carver dies?
(a) Alex lives in Memphis and is chair of the department.
(b) Alex is dealing with his two aging parents.
(c) Alex and his family moved to Nashville.
(d) Nothing; the two have not been in contact.

8. What do Betsy and Josephine tell Phillip in Chapter 8?
(a) He can use the room in the cabana out back.
(b) He may sleep in his old room at the top of the stairs.
(c) He will have to sleep on the sofa in the living room.
(d) His bed is ready in Father's study.

9. What kind of car does Mr. Carver drive?
(a) A five year old Mercedes.
(b) A twenty year old Cadillac.
(c) A fifteen year old convertible.
(d) A ten year old Rolls.

10. Where does the family see Lewis Shackleford?
(a) Walking out of the restaurant.
(b) At a gas station.
(c) Walking toward the Carver family in the restaurant.
(d) Driving back to Nashville.

11. What does Phillip imagine could interfere next with the peace and quiet of their lives after the death of their fathers?
(a) Clara Price.
(b) His sisters.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Holly's siblings.

12. What does Alex do upon arriving at the front door in Chapter 8?
(a) Drives away without stopping.
(b) He refuses to get out of the car and drives away.
(c) Begins arguing with Horace to move the truck.
(d) Walks in and confronts Betsy and Josephine.

13. In Chapter 8, what is one thing Phillip imagines his father will do next?
(a) Wait three months for Mrs. Stockwell to return.
(b) Begin drinking heavily.
(c) Lock himself in his room.
(d) Take a safari to Africa.

14. What is Georgie doing during the Saturday outings?
(a) Playing with children his own age.
(b) Sitting by himself.
(c) Playing with Phillip.
(d) Talking to his father and Mr. Shackleford.

15. When the Carvers return to Nashville, and the story comes out in the press, what does Mr. Carver say to his family?
(a) He never wants to hear the name Lewis Shackleford spoken again.
(b) He wants to shoot Shackleford.
(c) He never wants to go into business with anyone again.
(d) He never should have moved from Thornton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Phillip realize about Holly?

2. What does Holly encourage Phillip to focus on in his family?

3. Who does Phillip see on the other side of the restaurant?

4. What is Mr. Carver doing in the car in Chapter 8?

5. How does Mr. Carver react to the news Betsy brought?

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