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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Both Betsy and Josephine call to give Phillip what news?
(a) Their father is moving back to Nashville.
(b) Their father is remarrying.
(c) Their father is deathly ill.
(d) Their father has eloped with a young woman.

2. What topic do Phillip and Holly argue about most often?
(a) Thier apartment.
(b) Work.
(c) Their families.
(d) Money.

3. Where is Phillip's mother born and raised?
(a) Memphis.
(b) Nashville.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) Thornton.

4. According to Phillip, how many children do Alex and his wife have?
(a) Seven.
(b) Two.
(c) Five or six.
(d) Three or four.

5. What city is described as a "land oriented" city?
(a) Knoxville.
(b) Memphis.
(c) Chattanooga.
(d) Nashville.

6. Who does Betsy begin dating after her debutant ball?
(a) Clarkson Manning.
(b) Wyant Brawly.
(c) Lewis Shackleford.
(d) Alex Mercer.

7. Who does Phillip think he has seen entering the Patton Hotel in Chattanooga?
(a) His father.
(b) Clara.
(c) Alex Mercer.
(d) Betsy and Josephine.

8. Who does Mr. Carver confide in when he wants to block Phillip from marrying his girlfriend in Chattanooga?
(a) Mother.
(b) Alex Mercer.
(c) Josephine.
(d) Betsy.

9. What going away gift does Phillip's girlfriend give him before he moves to Memphis?
(a) An address book.
(b) A fountain pen.
(c) A tie clip.
(d) An autographed photo.

10. Who does Alex turn to for advice when he is ready to make his career plans?
(a) Mr. Carver.
(b) Phillip Carver.
(c) His father.
(d) His guidance counselor.

11. Who do Alex and Phillip meet on the streets of Paris?
(a) Alfred Hitchcock.
(b) Gertrude Stein.
(c) Charles De Gaulle.
(d) Winston Churchill.

12. How does Alex address George Carver?
(a) Dad.
(b) Mr. George.
(c) Mr. Carver.
(d) George.

13. How old is Phillip when he first meets Clara?
(a) 30.
(b) 23.
(c) 45.
(d) 20.

14. For what reason are the daughters considered the "laughing stock of the town"?
(a) Their business.
(b) Their names.
(c) Their inappropriate attire.
(d) Their father.

15. Where does Georgie work before joining the army?
(a) The Small Business Association.
(b) His father's law firm.
(c) The state senate.
(d) A local hardware chain.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Phillip when the family moves to Memphis?

2. Who is Howard's father?

3. Father and Mother met in what city?

4. Where does Alex first meet Mr. Carver?

5. What gift does Phillip give to Clara a week before her birthday?

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