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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. In "1878" Esther, the new club member, is known as _________.
(a) Mrs. Professor Beattie.
(b) Mrs. Banker Beattie.
(c) Mrs. Artist Beattie.
(d) Mrs. Doctor Beattie.

2. In "1873-1874," who is accused of mismanagement?
(a) Sen. Harvey.
(b) Rep. Deming.
(c) Gov. Jackson.
(d) President Lincoln.

3. Who is elected recording secretary of the new club?
(a) Amanda Reid.
(b) Rebecca Lowrey.
(c) Mary Ballard.
(d) Louisa Tucker.

4. What kind of club do the women plan to begin?
(a) A political club.
(b) A literary club.
(c) A prohibition club.
(d) A checkers or chess club.

5. What is the first chapter of the book called?
(a) "Calling the Meeting to Order."
(b) "The Club."
(c) "1868."
(d) "Graduation Day!"

Short Answer Questions

1. In "1877," who is pregnant and near death?

2. Which woman is said to keep both her husband and daughter in line?

3. What is Eliza Ballard's job?

4. To whom does Kate leave her house in her suicide note?

5. In "1877," who does the pregnant, ill woman's husband want to call?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does John tell Anne about Mr. McCune's delay in contacting a doctor for his wife?

2. Why do several mothers pull their children out of Miss Pinney's school? How does the club help?

3. Where does Amanda attend college, and how does she plan to pay for her degree?

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

5. How do Doug and Barbara's approach to dealing with Doug's aunts differ?

6. How does Thomasina begin dating her boyfriend and future husband?

7. Who discovers Miss Pinney is dead? Where is she found?

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

9. Why won't Mr. McCune call John to check on his ill wife?

10. Discuss John's decision regarding treatment of Zack's injury.

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