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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. Why does Paula get upset when she is paid late?
(a) They have lots of money.
(b) She needs the money.
(c) She works hard.
(d) All of these.

2. What snack did Charlo's mother make when Paula met her?
(a) Sandwiches.
(b) Crackers.
(c) Pretzles.
(d) Cookies and tea.

3. What does Paula give her children every morning?
(a) Toast and eggs.
(b) Pancakes.
(c) Corn flakes.
(d) Coffee.

4. What does Carmel accuse Paula of doing to history?
(a) All of these.
(b) Re-write it.
(c) Lie about it.
(d) Forget it.

5. What does Nicola do when she hears her father died?
(a) Cries.
(b) Laughs.
(c) Shrugs.
(d) Faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Charlo doing while Paula made a mess in his parent's house?

2. What was strange about Paula when she met Charlo's parents?

3. How did Charlo's family treat his mother?

4. How many miscarriages did Paula's mother have?

5. How does Paula feel about her job?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did one of Paula's sisters die?

2. Why did Paula become so vulgar in high school?

3. Why does Carmel say she can never think kindly about her father?

4. What group would Paula like to join, and why has she not done it yet?

5. What rule does Paula make for herself for the sake of her children?

6. How does Paula talk herself out of leaving Charlo when she first realizes he is not a nice guy?

7. What did Paula mistake for a bathroom at Charlo's house?

8. Why has Paula not seen Charlo in a while when she learns of his death?

9. How does Paula teach her daughter about sex, and why?

10. What about Charlo lingers in the house after his death?

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