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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bo Jo not dare do while staying with July at his parents' house?
(a) Mention anything about the baby.
(b) Share a room with July.
(c) Give July a kiss.
(d) Look his father in the eye.

2. What job does July's father offer Bo Jo?
(a) A job in a company mail room.
(b) A job at his bank.
(c) A job as a gardener.
(d) A job at a gas station.

3. Who sings at The Reef?
(a) Alice.
(b) Bo Jo.
(c) July.
(d) Louella.

4. How does it feel when Bo Jo and July spend a night with their old gang of friends?
(a) Exciting.
(b) Irritating.
(c) Awkward.
(d) Incredibly fun.

5. What is Mrs. Jones upset that July doesn't know how to do?
(a) Darn a sock.
(b) Clean a toilet.
(c) Make a casserole.
(d) Make a bed.

6. Why does July's mother insist on a proper marriage ceremony?
(a) To save face.
(b) Because it will be fun.
(c) To show off to the neighbors.
(d) Because otherwise she thinks the marriage is doomed.

7. How do Bo Jo's parents react to the news?
(a) They are horrified.
(b) They are shocked.
(c) They are excited.
(d) They indifferent.

8. Why is July unable to tell her parents of her marriage when she returns home from the wedding?
(a) Her parents have people over.
(b) Bo Jo doesn't want July's parents to know yet.
(c) Her parents have gone out of town.
(d) July is too scared about their reactions.

9. What do Bo Jo and July argue about when Bo Jo comes back for lunch?
(a) About when they should go to the doctor.
(b) About Bo Jo flirting with other girls.
(c) About what groceries to buy.
(d) About whether to go to the movies.

10. Why is July recounting the story of her teen marriage?
(a) In order to make money.
(b) To tell her children about it.
(c) For the benefit of other teen couples.
(d) To stop people from making the same mistakes.

11. Who comes with Charlie to visit the newlyweds' apartment?
(a) Alice.
(b) Mary Ann.
(c) Amy.
(d) Hatty.

12. What does Mr. Jones think Bo Jo should be wearing when he comes home?
(a) Football gear.
(b) Jeans and a t-shirt.
(c) A suit and tie.
(d) A work uniform.

13. After moving into their apartment, why does Bo Jo tell July he is going out?
(a) To hang out.
(b) To study.
(c) To see a movie.
(d) To return something to a friend.

14. What do Bo Jo, his parents, and July talk about at dinner after July moves in with them?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Sports.
(c) School.
(d) The wedding the next day.

15. After arguing with Bo Jo, what happens to July in the bathroom?
(a) She feels dizzy.
(b) She gets sick.
(c) She falls asleep in the bath.
(d) She cries.

Short Answer Questions

1. After hearing of the pregnancy, what does July's mother want to do with the baby?

2. What does the note say that Bo Jo slips July in study hall?

3. How does July get to a town fifty miles away?

4. Where does Louella invite July to go?

5. What is the name of Mary Ann's boyfriend?

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