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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the enormity of Lizzy's death hit Howard?
(a) While tucking his daughters in at night.
(b) In the middle of the night.
(c) In front of her coffin.
(d) While doing his farmwork.

2. Where does Alice see Theresa?
(a) The grocery.
(b) Church.
(c) The woods.
(d) The mall.

3. Alice's bail is set at what amount?
(a) $10,000.
(b) $25,000.
(c) $50,000.
(d) $100,000.

4. Alice sees herself as ____________________.
(a) A work in progress.
(b) The best she can be.
(c) Slightly flawed.
(d) History's worst villain.

5. Who does Howard find to watch the girls while he goes to visit Alice in jail?
(a) Nellie.
(b) Principal Henskin.
(c) Miss Bowman.
(d) Mrs. Sarver.

6. Who cared for Alice when her mother died?
(a) Grandma Jane.
(b) Her father.
(c) Aunt Maggie.
(d) Aunt Kate.

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

8. Alice meets a young __________________ minister whom she considers a phony.
(a) Baptist.
(b) Presbyterian.
(c) Lutheran.
(d) Methodist.

9. What does Howard think about the prayers at the hospital?
(a) They are necessary for consolation.
(b) They are guiding Lizzy into the next world.
(c) They are a waste of time.
(d) They can't hurt.

10. What has Alice been doing constantly lately?
(a) Biting her nails.
(b) Stuttering.
(c) Crying.
(d) Apologizing.

11. What does Nellie advise Howard to do regarding Alice?
(a) Have her move out of town.
(b) Get her mind off the tragedy.
(c) Divorce her.
(d) Give her time to recover.

12. Howard wants Alice to get ______________________.
(a) A used car.
(b) Professional help.
(c) A pilot's license.
(d) Some new clothes.

13. Who is the principal of Blackwell Elementary?
(a) David Henskin.
(b) Marty Caskey.
(c) Gus Gilbert.
(d) Steve Jacoby.

14. What is Alice's job?
(a) Teacher.
(b) Chef.
(c) School nurse.
(d) Librarian.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What had been Alice's version of church while growing up?

2. What is Carol's last name?

3. Who is Theresa's husband?

4. Which of Theresa's daughters drowns in Alice's pond?

5. At the school board meeting, Alice wants to _____________________.

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