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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What expression do Betsy and Josephine use repeatedly to describe their father's dancing?
(a) "Cane dancing."
(b) "Strutting his stuff."
(c) "Attempting to dance."
(d) "Awkward movements."

2. Who is Josephine's serious suitor in Memphis?
(a) Joel Manning.
(b) Alex Dawson.
(c) Samuel Delta.
(d) Clarkson Manning.

3. What concern does Alex have about George's dating?
(a) He will spend all of the family's money.
(b) Father will die before his time.
(c) He will lose his inheritance.
(d) His daughters will interfere.

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

5. Who does Mr. Carver talk to concerning his plans to interfere with Phillip's marriage?
(a) Betsy Carver
(b) Alex Mercer.
(c) Lewis Shackleford.
(d) Victor Manning.

6. Phiilip left his family home in Memphis before he was how old?
(a) 50.
(b) 30.
(c) 20.
(d) 25.

7. What tone infects Betsy's written description of the people with whom her father is night clubbing?
(a) Condescention.
(b) Anger.
(c) Admiration.
(d) Jealousy.

8. What people are responsible for helping Phillip leave Memphis to move to New York?
(a) Lewis Shackleford and his wife.
(b) Alex and his wife.
(c) Betsy and Josephine.
(d) Holly Kaplan and Alex Mercer.

9. What do Betsy and Josephine do to embarrass their father?
(a) Drive a convertible.
(b) Stop their education.
(c) Wear wild clothing.
(d) Open a law firm of their own.

10. What quality in himself does Alex say he likes least?
(a) He is an only child.
(b) He is a cheater.
(c) He is a poor student.
(d) He is plain Memphis.

11. What subject does Alex teach?
(a) History.
(b) English.
(c) French.
(d) Math.

12. What is the consequence for Mr. Carver's mistake that night which is witnessed by Betsy and Joesphine?
(a) Mr. Carver is arrested by the police.
(b) Mr. Carver is taken away in an ambulance.
(c) Mr. Carver is kicked out of the bar.
(d) Mr. Carver is fined two hundred dollars.

13. What does Phillip ask his mother to give him from her dressing table?
(a) A pearl necklace.
(b) A pair of diamond earrings.
(c) A gold pendant in the shape of a four leaf clover.
(d) A gold ring.

14. What does Alex regularly urge Phillip to do?
(a) Study law.
(b) Start his own business.
(c) Travel to Europe.
(d) Return to Memphis and teach.

15. What is Mr. Carver wearing when he arrives at Alex Mercer's home the first time?
(a) Top hat and tails.
(b) Stetson hat and polo coat.
(c) Straw hat and raincoat.
(d) French beret and black wool coat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Phillip react to his sister's descriptions of their dates and their love affairs?

2. What do Betsy and Josephine tell Phillip about their father's dress and appearance at these clubs?

3. What does Mr. Carver represent to Alex?

4. Where is Clara sent away by her father?

5. What mistake does Mr. Carver make one night while not wearing his glasses at the Red Lantern?

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