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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rose try to explain to Shirley that she has not meant to do?
(a) Lead Sam on.
(b) Hurt her feelings.
(c) Distract Sam in anyway.
(d) Trick Sam into liking her.

2. What does Mr. Kaplan believe is the cause of the troubles with the world?
(a) God's wrath.
(b) Economic and social policy.
(c) Unkind people.
(d) Natural disasters.

3. What forms in front of the building?
(a) A pool of blood.
(b) A bunch of tourists.
(c) A line of police officers.
(d) A crowd.

4. Why is Rose surprised when Shirley tells her that it will be several years before Sam is ready to care for a family?
(a) She will wait for Sam.
(b) She is disappointed.
(c) She is just good friends with Sam.
(d) She does not like Sam.

5. What does Mr. Maurrant look like as he emerges from the building?
(a) Surprised to see everyone standing there.
(b) Shocked.
(c) His clothes are ripped and he is covered with blood.
(d) Unsure of what has just happened.

6. What does Sam suggest that Rose and he both do?
(a) Go on a date.
(b) End their lives together.
(c) Run away.
(d) Get married.

7. What is the reaction when Miss Cushing appears at the Maurrant's window and yells for an ambulance?
(a) Someone tells her to be quiet.
(b) No one pays attention to her.
(c) Everyone rushes to get an ambulance.
(d) Everyone stares at her in shock.

8. How does Mrs. Maurrant respond when Rose tells her that she tried to bring up the subject of them moving out of the city but Mr. Maurrant would not listen?
(a) She is angry with him.
(b) She decides she will talk to him.
(c) She is surprised he did not listen.
(d) She knew he would not.

9. What is heard from Ms. Olsen?
(a) A gasp.
(b) A gun shot.
(c) A laugh.
(d) A scream.

10. Why is Mrs. Maurrant tired?
(a) She has had to deal with her moody husband.
(b) She did not sleep well.
(c) She has been helping Mrs. Buchanan nearly all night.
(d) She has been at work all night.

11. About what does Shirley want to tell Rose?
(a) Her new boyfriend.
(b) Her summer courses.
(c) Her school.
(d) Her brother, Sam.

12. What is known about Mrs. Maurrant when the doctor arrives?
(a) She was not shot.
(b) She has minor injuries.
(c) She is still breathing.
(d) She is dead.

13. What does Mr. Maurrant do as he leaves for work?
(a) He instructs his wife in her duties for the day.
(b) He greets everyone in the apartment.
(c) He storms out of the building without talking to anyone.
(d) He harasses his wife and accuses her of letting other men visit her.

14. What is Mrs. Maurrant making for Mrs. Buchanan?
(a) Some tea.
(b) A present.
(c) A blanket.
(d) Some soup.

15. How does Mrs. Maurrant respond when her daughter implies that Mr. Maurrant may be more kind, if her mother would not have a relationship with someone outside this marriage?
(a) She knows Rose and the neighbors are right.
(b) She tells Rose that she cannot believe that she is acting like the others. She thought Rose would be the one person who would understand.
(c) She agrees with Rose.
(d) She is surprised that Rose is so observant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is heard throughout the scene?

2. What does Sam think about God?

3. What is noticeable about Mr. Jones, the next morning?

4. What does Mrs. Maurrant do after she motions Mr. Sankey over to the window?

5. How does Rose change the subject with Sam?

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