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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Nancy marry in Chapter 15?
(a) Michael.
(b) Richard.
(c) James.
(d) John.

2. Why does Laura say she uses the name "Kevin" in reference to her ex-husband in Chapter 12?
(a) To avoid a lawsuit.
(b) To protect the innocent.
(c) To erase him.
(d) To protect the guilty.

3. Where was the Windmill bar located that Nunzie bought?
(a) 56th Street and Broadway.
(b) Jericho Turnpike.
(c) West 28th Street.
(d) East 112th Street.

4. What was the first messenger service to hire Maurice?
(a) Wilkins and Atkins Messengers.
(b) Roswell Messenger Service.
(c) Bullet Messenger Manpower.
(d) Roger's Messenger Service.

5. On what holiday did Maurice's father die?
(a) Halloween.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Easter.
(d) Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Maurice use the money he had borrowed from Laura at Christmas to purchase?

2. At what theater in Times Square did Maurice sleep when he was homeless?

3. Who set Laura up on her first date with Michael?

4. What is the name of Laura's youngest brother?

5. What did Maurice's niece and nephew light on fire leading to the demolition of his apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the first decent job that Maurice obtained after he had become homeless?

2. What led to Maurice becoming homeless for a time? Where did he sleep?

3. Describe Annette's family. Who are Annette's children and how old were they when they met Maurice?

4. What does Maurice relate in his letter in the end of the book?

5. What does the jug of spare change represent symbolically?

6. How did Laura respond when she learned of Maurice's first child? Why?

7. Why did Laura take Maurice to her sister Annette's house? Where did Annette live?

8. What is the significance of the gift that Maurice gave to Laura on their first Christmas together?

9. How did Maurice's parents die? How did their deaths impact him?

10. Why did Maurice want to become a policeman?

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