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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. As a result of the strike, what did the people of Gibbsville begin to use in their homes?
(a) Fireplaces
(b) Oil burners
(c) Telephones
(d) Chimineas

2. Who is Helene Holman?
(a) A singer at the Stage Coach Inn
(b) Irma's best friend
(c) Caroline's sorority sister
(d) Lute's sister

3. What does Al yell from his car window?
(a) "Happy New Year!"
(b) "God bless us everyone!"
(c) "Merry Christmas, you stuck-up bastards!"
(d) "And to all a good night!"

4. What is Lute's occupation?
(a) Plumber
(b) Cadillac salesman
(c) Electrician
(d) Mine worker

5. Where is Al Grecco headed in Chapter 1, Part 3?
(a) Church
(b) Work
(c) Julian's house
(d) A New Year's Eve party

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much did Ed Charney give Al to have Ed's car washed after Al got out of prison?

3. What is Al Grecco bringing with him?

4. What does Al order for lunch at the Apollo?

5. Who is the man telling a story in a corner of the room?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Englishes behave toward Julian and Caroline at Christmas dinner?

2. What does William English do for the first ten years after his father's death?

3. Explain how Julian's alcohol problem is escalating despite his attempts to act normally.

4. Describe Julian's behavior when he returns home from Harry's house.

5. Describe Julian's father.

6. What are Al Greco's living arrangements?

7. How does Julian's cycle of alcohol abuse exhibit on this fateful night?

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

9. How does the author contrast Lute Fliegler to Julian English in this chapter?

10. Who is Ed Charney?

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