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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. Whom does Gertie think beats up Clovis?
(a) Joe's assistant
(b) Whit
(c) Joe
(d) Mr. Daly

2. What gift had Gertie taken to the Dalys to give to Maggie?
(a) Block of cherry wood
(b) Hand-carved bird
(c) Head of an infant
(d) Crucifix

3. Why does Mr. Anderson begin to wear white shirts?
(a) To be like his boss
(b) To impress his wife
(c) To make the neighbors respect him
(d) To save on laundry costs

4. Who leaves the complex in chapter 31?
(a) Max
(b) Gertie
(c) Andersons
(d) Daly's

5. What mistake does Gertie make related to Easter?
(a) Refuses to celebrate Easter
(b) Buys Clovis a present which he dislikes
(c) Tries to shop on Good Friday
(d) Buys too much candy for her family

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to all of Gertie's savings?

2. What does Mr. Daly accuse Gertie of doing as she tries to take her child back in the house after the fight?

3. What kind of scheme does Clovis blame for using Gertie's savings?

4. With what does Mr. Daly bully Enoch?

5. To which organization does Clovis belong?

Short Essay Questions

1. With what are Gertie's thoughts and dreams filled?

2. Why does Sophronie ask Gertie to watch her children after they had their tonsils out?

3. Where does Gertie see the man she thinks attacked Clovis?

4. Why can't Gertie get to Cassie before the train hits her?

5. Describe an event which shows how tempers are short during the heat wave.

6. How does Clovis attempt to make Gertie feel better after Cassie's death?

7. Why doesn't Gertie continue to carve the block of cherry wood?

8. What happens to Clovis at work one night?

9. Describe Gertie's days during chapters 20 - 23.

10. What happens when Gertie is overwhelmed by the children's constant arguing?

(see the answer keys)

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