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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 is the woman who gossips at the funeral?
(a) Mrs. C.A. Hall.
(b) Mrs. R.L. Shroyer.
(c) Mrs. C.L. Goodpaster.
(d) Mrs. M.L. Glevitch.

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

3. What is Theresa's last name?
(a) Collins.
(b) Hall.
(c) Peterson.
(d) McGuire.

4. Alice guiltily rejoices that _______________ is out of danger.
(a) Amy.
(b) Sara.
(c) Emma.
(d) Addie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Howard's mother live?

2. Which student had Alice slapped in a moment of extreme frustration?

3. What does Alice think of Carol?

4. Who is Robbie Mackessy?

5. Alice is in jail in which town?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author show that Alice's thoughts on religion are still very elementary?

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

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

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

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

6. Describe how Howard's life has changed due to harassing phone calls and reporters.

7. What is Alice's job and why did she enter into this career field?

8. What stresses wear on Howard both at home and with Alice's incarceration?

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

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

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