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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 do Evelyn and Jack talk about while the others watch TV?
(a) Cody.
(b) Traveling.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Religion.

2. What is the name of the girl who approaches Jack in the Cellar?
(a) Georgia.
(b) Gia.
(c) Gretta.
(d) Gina.

3. How many children does Cody have?
(a) 2.
(b) 1.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

4. What does Jack feed the animals that come to his cabin in Washington?
(a) Chilli.
(b) Boiled potatoes.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Bread and water.

5. How much does Pat's sack weigh?
(a) 50 pounds.
(b) 200 pounds.
(c) 100 pounds.
(d) 150 pounds.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jack call his friend Irwin?

2. How does Gaines earn his money?

3. What keeps the blond kid from playing football?

4. Why is Raphael so upset at the brunch?

5. Why is Jack so void of emotion as he leaves his summer home?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the group when Raphael begins playing the piano at Ehrman's house?

2. What is Gaines's philosophy about artists and junkies?

3. How does Jack feel about his reflection while he is in the woods in Washington?

4. What does Jack do every night at 8:00 while he is working in Washington?

5. What does Ruth suggest she and Jack do while the rest of the group wanders around Washington Square Park?

6. What does Jack observe in the streets while heading to his favorite jazz club?

7. Why is Jarry fired from the fire station?

8. Why do some people have a hard time understanding Jack when he speaks?

9. What is so ironic to Jack as he descends the mountain where he has resided all season?

10. How does Jack feel about Irwin's proposed visit to Jack in Mexico?

(see the answer keys)

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