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

2. What is the distinction Julian has with Ed Charney?
(a) He can get booze on credit from Ed
(b) He is Ed's son-in-law
(c) He sells Ed a new Cadillac every year
(d) He is Ed's godson

3. What day is it in Chapter 2, Part 2?
(a) Christmas Eve
(b) Christmas Day
(c) New Year's Eve
(d) Fourth of July

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

5. What is William English's political party affiliation?
(a) Democrat
(b) Independent
(c) Libertarian
(d) Republican

Short Answer Questions

1. How could the late-1920s be characterized for Gibbsville?

2. What does Julian do for ten years after his father's death?

3. What was the profession of William English's father?

4. What possession of her grandfather's does Irma wish she had?

5. Where do Julian and Caroline go today?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the author address the topic of alcoholism?

2. What was the fate of Julian's grandfather?

3. How does the author use Irma's thoughts to share information about the story?

4. Who are the principal managers of the Stage Coach Inn?

5. Who is Alice Cartwright?

6. How does the author use another instance of foreshadowing for a climactic event soon to come?

7. What are Al Greco's living arrangements?

8. Why is Gibbsville not enjoying the boom time with the rest of America in 1930?

9. How do Julian and Caroline address Julian's drinking problem before the party?

10. Explain the etiquette dynamics of parties held in Gibbsville in regard to escorts for the women.

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