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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. How do the ladies react when someone mistakes the relationship between them?
(a) They are angry.
(b) They don't notice the error.
(c) They find it funny.
(d) They find it sad.

2. Shortly before what holiday Slip learns that her brother has enlisted in the military?
(a) Easter.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) The Fourth of July.

3. Someone mentions what thing during the opening scene?
(a) Fifties Diners.
(b) Miniskirts.
(c) Soda fountains.
(d) Hula hoops.

4. Who enters the room and makes a mistake about the relationship between the ladies?
(a) A lawyer.
(b) A nurse.
(c) A salesman.
(d) A doctor.

5. Kari wants to tell her brother Julia is his what, but does not want to break the vow she made to Mary Jo.
(a) Daughter.
(b) Wife's daughter.
(c) Sister.
(d) Granddaughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kari introduced the Angry Housewives to Julia where?

2. When Faith finally puts the babies to bed, she settles on the couch to read a book only moments before what happens?

3. What is Faith's husband's name?

4. Slip should be baking something for the book club meeting she is hosting that night, but decides she would rather spend some time with her what?

5. During the second book club meeting, Merit begins having what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Kari's baby, Julia, is biracial. How does that affect Kari and those around her?

2. When a woman they don't like comes over, Faith, Audrey and Slip flash the woman. How do you feel about the flashing incident?

3. How do you think that Merit should handle Eric's abuse?

4. How is Kari conflicted about being a mother?

5. What is Merit's relationship to her father?

6. Why do you think that Eric beats Merit?

7. How does hiding things in her hair make Merit feel?

8. Faith narrates the prologue. What is the significance of Faith's name, as it seems to relate to the book?

9. Describe Audrey's unique gift that is discussed in this section.

10. In this section, Kari adopts her niece's baby girl. What are your views of adoption, in general?

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