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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the date of the first club meeting?
(a) November 7.
(b) August 7.
(c) September 7.
(d) October 7.

2. In the chapter "1870," who is annoyed by the one who is besotted?
(a) Thomasina.
(b) Amanda.
(c) Anne.
(d) Sarah.

3. Where is Kate found hanging?
(a) In the shed.
(b) In the doctor's office.
(c) In her bedroom.
(d) At her mother's house.

4. Who attends Oberlin College?
(a) Thomasina Ballard.
(b) Amanda Reid.
(c) Sarah Oberlin.
(d) Louisa Tucker.

5. Whom does Mr. McCune invite on a date?
(a) Mrs. Reid.
(b) Amanda.
(c) Christina.
(d) Louisa.

6. In the first chapter entitled "1879," what was Kitty's physical problem?
(a) Another miscarriage.
(b) Arthritis.
(c) Breast cancer.
(d) Severe asthma.

7. What 18-year-old has a bout with asthma and is elected to the club in "1875-1876"?
(a) Christina.
(b) Mandy.
(c) Rhoda.
(d) Julia.

8. Who is Kitty?
(a) Rebecca's daughter.
(b) Agatha's niece.
(c) Caroline's daughter.
(d) Lavinia's niece.

9. In "1875-1876," why are Sally and her husband moving back in with Sally's mother?
(a) Their house has burned down.
(b) They have sold their house and haven't bought a new one yet.
(c) To take care of her.
(d) They need financial help.

10. Who refuses to depend on her child until absolutely necessary?
(a) Mrs. Davis.
(b) Mrs. Reid.
(c) Mrs. Gordon.
(d) Mrs. Lowery.

11. Why does the college open its entire lawn for the 1868 graduation?
(a) To gain donations.
(b) It doubles as a coming out party for the girls.
(c) It is campus tradition.
(d) So more people can hear the speeches.

12. Who do the Gardiner sisters consider when they would prefer to turn down the club invitation?
(a) Their husbands.
(b) Their mother.
(c) Their nephew.
(d) Their sons.

13. Who is elected to serve as the club's first corresponding secretary and treasurer?
(a) Sally Cochran.
(b) Rebecca Lowrey.
(c) Eliza Ballard.
(d) Amanda Reid.

14. Which of these characters is not a founding member of the club?
(a) Susan Crenshaw.
(b) Ellen Tyler.
(c) Agatha Pinney.
(d) Louisa Tucker.

15. What does Sally name her child born in "1872"?
(a) Herman.
(b) Arnold.
(c) Herbert.
(d) Ernest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the college where most of the characters either attend or teach?

2. Where does Barbara Bodien work?

3. In the chapter "1870," who is besotted?

4. Who is elected recording secretary of the new club?

5. In "1877," which character is told to start saving for her own old age?

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