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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. What bird does Gina remind Michael of in the picture he took at the bowling alley in chapter 19?
(a) A stork.
(b) An eagle.
(c) A mockingbird.
(d) A swan.

2. Who is Maurice?
(a) Irma's deaf dog.
(b) Irma's rescued rat.
(c) Irma's hamster.
(d) Irma's crippled cat.

3. What were Irma and her daughter doing the day the Germans came and took them away?
(a) Playing tea party.
(b) Playing with dolls.
(c) Studying Mein Kampf.
(d) Reading fairy tales.

4. How does the author suggest meeting in a bowling alley is a good metaphor for Micheal's relationship with Gina?
(a) It is a soundtrack of collision.
(b) It is one of their favorite places.
(c) It is a dangerous and moody place.
(d) It is a place where happiness is inevitable.

5. What is a tiki statue?
(a) A game piece.
(b) A piece of Asian sculpture.
(c) Humanoid carvings common to Central Eastern Polynesian culture.
(d) A totem pole type statue.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Striker mark N/A on his job application in chapter 20?

2. In chapter 22, what does Striker see across the street as he walks to Aloha Lanes?

3. Who is Jerry?

4. How long before Wanda and Margaret meet does part 2 begin?

5. What type of jewelry does Striker notice Rudy wearing at the their initial meeting?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Striker celebrate Easter in chapter 22?

2. What symbolic item is mentioned in chapter 18 that is related to a similar item symbolically important to Wanda Schultz?

3. Why does Michael leave his daughter and go in search of his missing wife in chapter 19?

4. In the beginning of Part Two, how does the narration change?

5. Why is Michael forced to quit college after marrying Gina?

6. What happens soon after the dinner Striker shares with Irma and her husband, Sammy?

7. What does Striker see in the street in chapter 22? How does this make Striker feel?

8. How does the author draw parallels between Wanda Schultz and M.J. Striker in part two?

9. What odd behaviors on the part of Gina Lorenzini does Michael O'Casey overlook due to his amorous feelings for her?

10. Why does Gina become pregnant soon after marrying Michael even though she has told him she does not wish to have children?

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