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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. Merit's husband's name is what?
(a) Edward.
(b) Ennis.
(c) Eric.
(d) Edmond.

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

3. What does Audrey tell Faith that she has, which allowed her to know that the baby was in trouble?
(a) Psychic abilities.
(b) Cameras in the baby's room.
(c) A microphone in the baby's crib.
(d) A dog that alerts her when the baby is in danger.

4. Audrey is wearing an uncomfortable wool what?
(a) Hat.
(b) Dress.
(c) Pair of socks.
(d) Shirt.

5. How many friends are gathered in a room as the novel opens?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Faith's mother-in-law's name?

2. Kari names her new baby what?

3. Merit's baby is what?

4. The children are playing with what?

5. Merit's husband is a what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why do you think that Eric beats Merit?

3. How do you feel about Slip's activist nature?

4. Do you think that it was right for Fred to enlist to go to Vietnam?

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

6. Do you agree with Merit hiding things in her hair? Why or why not?

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

8. Do you think that Kari should tell her brother that the baby is his daughter, Mary Jo's?

9. Describe Kari's home life.

10. Define Faith's attitude, as the book opens.

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