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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what year does the story begin?
(a) 1935
(b) 1925
(c) 1940
(d) 1930

2. After the strike it was too much trouble to ____________________.
(a) Find new jobs
(b) Re-open the mines
(c) Switch back to coal
(d) Ship the coal

3. What does Irma think as she looks out the window?
(a) How she wants to talk to her mother
(b) How much she hates the Jewish family across the street
(c) How she can't wait until the kids get up
(d) How much she loves her husband

4. In what room are the characters sitting?
(a) Smoking Room
(b) Dining Room
(c) Library
(d) Billiards Room

5. What is William Dilworth English's profession?
(a) Judge
(b) Accountant
(c) Attorney
(d) Physician

6. How does Julian's father view Julian's drinking?
(a) A character flaw
(b) A fraternity prank
(c) A fatal flaw
(d) A phase

7. Who is Ed Charney?
(a) Lute Fliegler's brother-in-law
(b) Organized crime boss in the region
(c) Al Grecco's neighbor
(d) Julian English's boss

8. Who is the man telling a story in a corner of the room?
(a) Harry Shannon
(b) Ed Charney
(c) Harry Reilly
(d) Mack MacGuire

9. How could the late-1920s be characterized for America?
(a) High inflation
(b) Recession
(c) Boom time
(d) Depression

10. Where will the family be going for a party later on?
(a) Brandywine Inn
(b) The Wyeth Inn
(c) Stage Coach Inn
(d) The Princeton Inn

11. What does Lute ask Irma if he has to wear?
(a) Tuxedo
(b) Watch
(c) Dinner jacket
(d) Overcoat

12. What day is it when Chapter 2, Part 1 opens?
(a) New Year's Day
(b) Labor Day
(c) Christmas Day
(d) Memorial Day

13. What does Julian's mother scold him for?
(a) Living in the wrong neighborhood
(b) Developing a double chin
(c) Spending too much money
(d) Marrying the wrong girl

14. What was the profession of William English's father?
(a) Bank president
(b) Physician
(c) Politician
(d) Attorney

15. What sport did Al used to do?
(a) Prizefighting
(b) Golf
(c) Horse racing
(d) Tennis

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Al Grecco coming from as Chapter 1, Part 3 begins?

2. What does Ed do with the information Al provides him about people?

3. Who is Al Grecco's boss?

4. Who is Helene Holman?

5. Who is Lute's boss?

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