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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. Where do Alice and Theresa meet unexpectedly?
(a) The mall.
(b) The library.
(c) The apple orchard.
(d) Starbucks.

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

3. At the school board meeting, Alice wants to _____________________.
(a) End the meeting quickly.
(b) Run out into the sunset.
(c) Have a chance to speak.
(d) Vote for the school levy.

4. Which of Theresa's daughters drowns in Alice's pond?
(a) Mackenzie.
(b) Lizzy.
(c) Allison.
(d) Isabella.

5. Howard urges Alice to bear up for _____________________.
(a) The sake of their daughters.
(b) Public appearances.
(c) Their marriage.
(d) Her own self esteem.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alice feels that she and Theresa are friends just like two characters in which classic television show?

2. What does Nellie advise Howard to do regarding Alice?

3. Alice sees herself as ____________________.

4. Who is the principal of Blackwell Elementary?

5. Who is Theresa's husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the nature of the relationship between Alice and Howard at this point?

2. What advice does Rafferty give Alice and what does Howard worry about, given Alice's history?

3. Why do the police officers wait outside the restroom and why do they want to question Alice?

4. How do Mrs. Mackessy and Mrs. M.L. Glevitch push Alice to the breaking point at Lizzy's funeral?

5. What is the significance of the maps of the world that Alice had drawn as a child?

6. What is Alice's only demand on Howard when she goes to jail?

7. What bizarre ideas does Alice have regarding sacrifice in Christian beliefs?

8. What is revealed about Alice and Howard's religious beliefs?

9. What is the purpose of the shopping trip to get Howard a new suit?

10. What is the purpose of Chapter 7 and how will Nellie's departure mean volatility?

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