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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. What is Mom's answer when Hattie asks her why they never had any more children after Hattie?
(a) Because Mom had a nervous breakdown.
(b) Because Hattie was perfect.
(c) Because they could only afford one.
(d) Because she was unable to get pregnant again.

2. How often do Nana and Papa give a dinner party?
(a) Every month.
(b) Every other year.
(c) Every week.
(d) Twice a year.

3. What does Dad want to know from Hattie when he and Papa arrive at the carnival?
(a) Why she didn't finish the dinner dishes.
(b) Why she never told him about Leila.
(c) Why she didn't get permission for Adam to go to the carnival.
(d) Why she took money from his wallet.

4. Who did Hattie want to blame for Adam's suicide?
(a) Angel.
(b) Mom.
(c) Nana.
(d) Leila.

5. Who is Mom's brother?
(a) Hayden.
(b) Hank.
(c) Harold.
(d) Harris.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Nana blame for Hattie's behavior in not asking permission to take Adam to the carnival?

2. Which of the following does the girl taking tickets at the ride in #101 NOT say to the Owens?

3. How does Hattie know that Adam has not been to the carnival yet?

4. What is Hattie afraid to ask her mother?

5. Where does Hattie ask if she can take Adam when Adam realizes that Angel is not home one day?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Hattie think about Adam's thoughts on her "corner of the universe"?

2. Why is Adam chastised at Hattie's birthday party at Nana's house?

3. Why are Hattie and Angel frightened by Adam's demeanor one day when he sees Angel getting out of her boyfriend's car?

4. How is Adam restrained at the carnival and what reason does Hattie give to Dad about not asking permission for Adam to go to the carnival?

5. Why did Hattie have good intentions in wanting to take Adam to the carnival and what does she come to realize about her methods?

6. How does Hattie effectively point out the bad manners of a family which stares at Adam at the Fourth of July festival?

7. Who is Leila and how does Hattie meet her?

8. How does Hattie include Adam in the plans for the evening of Nana and Papa's dinner party?

9. What does Hattie think about the sideshow acts when she has actually seen them?

10. How does Hattie show empathy when she decides not to view the sideshows at the carnival again?

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