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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Alice wishes that Howard could _____________________.
(a) Tell better jokes.
(b) Sense her pain.
(c) Leave her alone.
(d) Write love letters.

2. Why had Alice had a confrontation with Mrs. Mackessy?
(a) She hit her car in the parking lot.
(b) She did not vote for the school levy.
(c) She sent her son to school when he was very ill.
(d) She said derogatory things about Claire.

3. Lizzy's family practices what religion?
(a) Methodist.
(b) Episcopalian.
(c) Catholic.
(d) Baptist.

4. Alice never expected to live past the age of _______________.
(a) 30.
(b) 22.
(c) 18.
(d) 45.

5. Who is Robbie Mackessy?
(a) A school bus driver.
(b) The superintendent's son.
(c) An uncooperative student.
(d) A kindergarten teacher.

6. Who is the former parish priest whom Theresa visits?
(a) Mario Santini.
(b) Paul Shannon.
(c) Albert Satinga.
(d) Bill Roberts.

7. What is annoying Howard about Alice lately?
(a) Her constant apologies.
(b) Her overspending.
(c) Her sleeping too much.
(d) Her laziness.

8. Nellie will be leaving soon to work in what country?
(a) England.
(b) Spain.
(c) Germany.
(d) Romania.

9. Alice is arrested on charges of _________________.
(a) Theft.
(b) Insurance fraud.
(c) Kidnapping.
(d) Sexually assaulting students.

10. Where does Alice go to avoid a talk with Nellie?
(a) The library.
(b) The mall.
(c) The pond.
(d) The grocery.

11. What does Howard want to throw at Miss Bowman when he picks up the girls?
(a) His keys.
(b) A glass.
(c) A rock.
(d) A book.

12. Which of the following is NOT covered in a letter Alice sends to Howard and the girls?
(a) Hygiene.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Laundry.
(d) Allowances.

13. Why will Nellie be in Romania for two months?
(a) To care for sick children.
(b) To take a vacation.
(c) To study.
(d) To visit relatives.

14. Who is Alice's mother-in-law?
(a) Elaine.
(b) Martha.
(c) Joyce.
(d) Nellie.

15. What does Alice make Howard promise he will not do?
(a) Sell the car.
(b) Divorce her.
(c) Leave the girls with Nellie.
(d) Bring the girls to the jail.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Howard warn Alice not to do in church?

2. Who is Alice's husband?

3. Alice is sure that God could not let __________________.

4. Alice jokes that jail is _____________________.

5. What is Alice's last name?

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