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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. Whom does Mr. McCune soon marry?
(a) Amanda.
(b) His wife's younger sister.
(c) His wife's cousin.
(d) Mrs. Reid.

2. Whom does Ludwig hire to oversee his mill expansion?
(a) General Deming.
(b) Senator Harvey.
(c) Captain Bodien.
(d) Dr. Gordon.

3. Who opposes Rebecca's involvement in the club?
(a) Caroline.
(b) Thomasina.
(c) Agatha.
(d) Kitty.

4. When does Ludwig start expanding his mill?
(a) 1880.
(b) 1876.
(c) 1877.
(d) 1878.

5. What causes the injury that occurs in Ludwig's mill in "1878"?
(a) A gas line explodes.
(b) A flood.
(c) A heavy coil of rope.
(d) An electric line.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the Gardiner sisters consider when they would prefer to turn down the club invitation?

2. Who suffers greatly from hay fever and asthma?

3. What 18-year-old has a bout with asthma and is elected to the club in "1875-1876"?

4. How many children does Mr. McCune have?

5. When does the pregnant, ill woman die in "1877"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Amanda's mother respond when Amanda offers to take care of her?

2. Which charter member has a family member who opposes her membership in the club? Who opposes and what is the complaint?

3. Whose cape does Anne borrow, and what secret does it hold?

4. Explain how the ladies' college in Waynesboro gets sold.

5. Explain the circumstances in which Louisa, her husband, and daughter return to Waynesboro. Where had they been?

6. While the club is not meant to be controversial, what issue do some of the members take on in "1873-1874?" What happens to the women?

7. What happens when a doctor finally examines Mrs. McCune?

8. What marital advice does Anne's dying father give to her?

9. Discuss the situation around Kate's death in the chapter titled "1870."

10. What is Ludwig's concern when hiring an overseer of the mill? Why does he hire one despite his concern?

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