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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 does Halliday pretend is a camera?
(a) A fishing rod.
(b) A helmut.
(c) A cigar box.
(d) A cigarette box.

2. How did Mr. Richards help the Reverend?
(a) He hid him in his house.
(b) He got him out of town.
(c) He lent him money.
(d) He gave him food.

3. What does Mr. Cox's boss say Mr. Cox should not ship until he tells him?
(a) The early mail.
(b) The evening news.
(c) The late mail.
(d) The lunchtime news.

4. What does Jack Halliday say Mrs. Wilcox's cat has had?
(a) A seizure.
(b) Puppies.
(c) Kittens.
(d) A conversion.

5. Who does the stranger say is Goodson's legitimate heir?
(a) The Nightingales.
(b) Himself.
(c) Halliday.
(d) The Richards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Mr. Richards not tell his wife about the Reverend?

2. Who is a puzzled man other than Jack Halliday?

3. Who falls down in this chapter?

4. Which two characters sit in their parlor?

5. Why does Reverend Burgess like Mr. Richards?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Edward prove himself not as honest as what he would have his wife to believe?

2. How does the author describe the town hall on the day of the inquiry?

3. How does the town decide to change after the Richardses pass away?

4. Why did the stranger have to wait before implementing his plan?

5. What happens in the morning?

6. How does Mrs. Richards react when she realizes what is in the sack?

7. What does the stranger say should happen if no one claims the money?

8. Why are similar scenes as the scenes at the Richardses being performed in 18 other houses?

9. How does a minor citizen make everyone in the town hall erupt with laughter?

10. What does Mr. Richards confess to Burgess?

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