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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. Why does Lute decide to not take too much liquor to the party?
(a) His wife doesn't want him to take any
(b) He doesn't want his friends to drink and drive
(c) He doesn't drink alcohol
(d) He is stingy

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

3. How could the late-1920s be characterized for Gibbsville?
(a) High prosperity
(b) High growth
(c) Depression
(d) Not a boom time

4. What is Al Grecco bringing with him?
(a) Clothes for an extended stay
(b) His wife and kids
(c) His will
(d) A case of champagne

5. What is the setting for Chapter 1, Part 2?
(a) Lantenengo Country Club
(b) Reading Hills Country Club
(c) The K of C Hall
(d) The VFW Hall

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the only day of the year that Ed Charney spends at home with his wife and son?

2. What is William English's political party affiliation?

3. What industry did not boom for Gibbsville after 1925?

4. To what does William English belong in Gibbsville?

5. What does Lute ask Irma if he has to wear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Al and Foxie do in order to avoid any problems with Helene tonight?

2. Who are the happiest people in this story?

3. How does Julian's boyhood affect his behavior today?

4. What happens when Julian goes to Harry's house?

5. What is the irony of Julian's reaching out to Monsignor Creedon?

6. What are the potential consequences of Julian's insulting Harry?

7. What does Al do with his life after leaving prison?

8. What does Christmas dinner at Julian's parent's home exemplify?

9. What is the disconnect between William and Julian?

10. Explain how alcohol can be both a positive and a negative for Ed Charney.

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