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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. How does Lottie feel about the name given to Betty's child?
(a) She does not like it.
(b) She has no feelings about it.
(c) She despises it.
(d) She loves it.

2. Betty goes into labor two days after which holiday?
(a) Fourth of July.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Easter.

3. What does Lottie notice about Stanton when she meets him?
(a) He has a strong Southern accent.
(b) He is very polite.
(c) He is a con man.
(d) He has blue lips.

4. Lottie comments that "Anytime somebody's not looking after themselves, ________________________."
(a) It shows a depressed state of mind.
(b) A big change is coming.
(c) It's their own fault.
(d) It becomes your business.

5. What news arrives from Kentucky regarding Lottie's mother, Bridget?
(a) Bridget has gone blind from diabetes.
(b) Bridget has had a stroke.
(c) Bridget's 100th birthday will be celebrated with a big party.
(d) Bridget wants to go back to Ireland to die.

Short Answer Questions

1. How had Betty met the young man in #142 many years ago?

2. Betty gives birth to ___________________.

3. What does Bridget make some of the local women in Ireland do while she is there?

4. When she returns home, Betty learns that _________________ slapped Polly.

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the trip to Ireland for Lottie and why does she bring Bridget back to Kentucky?

2. What does Betty learn about Stanton's condition after she returns to Milk Farm Road?

3. Describe the flurry of pre-wedding activities and plan for Betty and Herman.

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

5. Why is Lottie apprehensive about Betty's getting married?

6. Why does Betty think that her mother will never move from Milk Farm Road?

7. How does Betty learn that Herman has joined the Navy and what is her reaction?

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

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

10. What are Betty's plans for delivering her baby and what objection does she encounter?

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