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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. From what disease is William English's father assumed to have suffered?
(a) Diabetes
(b) Cancer
(c) Heart disease
(d) Alcoholism

2. Who is the driver of the car in front of Al?
(a) Ed
(b) Caroline
(c) Julian
(d) Lute

3. In what city do Lute and Irma live?
(a) Gibsonville
(b) Greenville
(c) Hawkinsville
(d) Gibbsville

4. What college had Julian wanted to attend?
(a) Harvard
(b) Yale
(c) Duke
(d) Princeton

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

Short Answer Questions

1. On what street do Lute and Irma live?

2. Who is Lute's boss?

3. What does Caroline ask Julian to do with the gift?

4. What is William Dilworth English's profession?

5. In what room are the characters sitting?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the impact of Julian's inappropriate behavior with Helene?

2. What does this chapter reveal about the story's protagonist, Julian English?

3. What coping mechanisms do Julian and Caroline use to try to control the alcohol abuse?

4. What is the irony about Dr. English's view on his son's alcohol abuse?

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

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

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

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

9. Who are the happiest people in this story?

10. How is Lute portrayed as a generous and thoughtful person?

(see the answer keys)

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