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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 says that maternity wards are just a way to trick people out of money?
(a) Lottie.
(b) Trudy.
(c) Polly.
(d) Sade.

2. How can Herman avoid military service?
(a) He is a conscientious objector.
(b) He has flat feet.
(c) He is a farmer.
(d) He is dyslexic.

3. Herman's letters fill Betty with __________________.
(a) Love.
(b) Pride.
(c) Anxiety.
(d) Jealousy.

4. What does Bridget make some of the local women in Ireland do while she is there?
(a) Read to her.
(b) Cook her meals.
(c) Take her shopping.
(d) Perform a deathwatch.

5. Who is offended by Betty's choice of location to deliver her baby?
(a) Herman's mother.
(b) Lottie.
(c) Polly.
(d) Sade.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lottie do when Betty has difficulty writing a letter to Herman?

2. At what department store does Betty get her second job?

3. How old is Betty in Chapter 11?

4. Where do Betty and Herman plan to live when he returns from war?

5. Where is Betty when she goes into labor?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Herman Randolph and what is his relationship to Betty?

5. What happens when Betty is unable to complete her letter to Herman?

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

7. What is Lottie's philosophy on helping people in the community?

8. Describe Betty's life after she moves to Richmond.

9. What piece of furniture does Lottie give to Trudy and for what does Trudy use it?

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

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