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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the ringing of the cowbell signify to the Mulvaney family?
(a) Ringing the cowbell means the parents want to talk to the children.
(b) Ringing the cowbell signals a phone call for someone who isn't in the house.
(c) Ringing the cowbell signals an outing.
(d) Ringing the cowbell signals dinner.

2. What is the name of Corrine Mulvaney's shop?
(a) Mt. Ephraim Antiques.
(b) Chautauqua Valley Farm Antiques.
(c) High Point This and That.
(d) High Point Antiques.

3. In the chapter titled "Phase," what does Michael Sr. begin doing late at night?
(a) Going for long walks by himself.
(b) Sleeping more soundly than usual.
(c) Having nightmares.
(d) Smoking and drinking beer or whiskey.

4. How does Corrine feel about the Mt. Ephraim Country Club?
(a) It makes her uneasy, resentful, and angry.
(b) She wants to join.
(c) It is too rich for their blood.
(d) She loves going there.

5. Who is P.J.?
(a) Corrine, who loved being in her PJ's.
(b) Papa John, Michael's father.
(c) Corrine's aunt, Penelope Josephine.
(d) Patrick Mulvaney.

6. What does Marianne do when someone draws a nasty picture on the seat of her chair at school?
(a) Nothing, she doesn't see it.
(b) She starts to cry.
(c) She runs out of the room in embarrasment.
(d) She gets angry and scribbles over it.

7. What is Corrine's nickname?
(a) Pinch.
(b) Curly.
(c) Whistle.
(d) Chickadee.

8. What is written about Marianne as a baby?
(a) Marianne was a demanding baby.
(b) Marianne was the largest baby.
(c) Marianne was their miracle baby; very easy going.
(d) Marianne was a lively child.

9. What is written about Patrick as a baby?
(a) Patrick was a lively child who got into things.
(b) Patrick was a demanding baby.
(c) Patrick was the largest baby.
(d) Patrick was a quiet and shy baby.

10. How does the family refer to the word rape?
(a) As, "The night the world changed".
(b) As, "You know what."
(c) As, "it".
(d) They never spoke about it, ever.

11. How old is Judd when Patrick makes his request?
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Seventeen.
(d) Eighteen.

12. Why is Judd referred to as the caboose?
(a) No particular reason, it just sounded cute.
(b) Judd is the last child born to Corrine and Michael Mulvaney.
(c) Because the caboose was his favorite car on his train.
(d) Because he liked to play with trains.

13. In the chapter titled, "Gone," where does Corrine take Marianne?
(a) To live with her cousin in Erie, Pennsylvania.
(b) To live with her maiden aunt.
(c) To live with her grandmother in Salamanca, New York.
(d) To live with her cousin in Salamanca, New York.

14. What is written about Mike Jr. as a baby?
(a) Mike Jr. was a lively child who got into things.
(b) Mike Jr. was a demanding baby.
(c) Mike Jr. was a quiet and shy baby.
(d) Mike Jr. was the smallest baby.

15. What happens when Judd asks Patrick what happened to Marianne?
(a) Patrick gets angry and tells Judd to mind his own business.
(b) Patrick refuses to discuss it.
(c) Patrick is visibly upset and storms away in anger.
(d) Patrick admits she's had some trouble, but that she is okay now.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is meant by Pinch's laser-ray?

2. What does Judd say of his parents' relationship before things changed?

3. What is the question that might have been raised about Marianne's phone call for a ride home the day after the Valentine's Dance?

4. Why is Marianne disturbed about "Feathers", their bird?

5. Who is Muffin?

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