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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. Who is the young man with whom Betty is falling in love when she returns home?
(a) Herman Randolph.
(b) John Edwards.
(c) Mike Kerrigan.
(d) Eddie Sparks.

2. The "Gregg course" that Betty mentions refers to a course in __________________.
(a) Cooking.
(b) Shorthand.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Nursing.

3. What does Betty pack in a hatbox when she leaves?
(a) Money.
(b) Hats.
(c) Books.
(d) Undergarments.

4. Lottie had come to believe that Betty _____________________.
(a) Had no ideas of her own.
(b) Was in love with Joey.
(c) Did not like to quilt.
(d) Wanted to open a bakery.

5. What advice does Lottie give Betty regarding Herman's going to war?
(a) Forget about him.
(b) Tell him she will wait for him.
(c) Marry him before he leaves.
(d) Become a Navy nurse.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Betty and Herman's wedding held?

2. How is Betty unlike other people at parties?

3. Why are Lottie and Betty fighting a lot lately?

4. Why does Lottie not plan to remarry?

5. Why does Betty worry about staying in Milk Farm Road?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Herman's enthusiasm for going to war show about him?

2. Who is Stanton and what is Betty's relationship with him?

3. What lessons does Trudy teach Betty regarding parenting?

4. What are the two major revelations for Betty when she visits Stanton in the hospital?

5. Why do Polly and Betty decide to wait until after the birth of Betty's baby to summon Lottie home?

6. What does Betty recall about her earliest memories?

7. What is the W.P.A. and what is its purpose?

8. Why does Betty feel such a strong desire to leave Milk Farm Road?

9. Describe the frantic day when Betty gives birth to her daughter.

10. What is "Twilight Sleep" and for what is it used?

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