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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 Blind Benny come out at night?
(a) He doesn't see any people out then.
(b) He can't risk being exposed to sunlight.
(c) He sleeps during the day.
(d) He is a city street cleaner.

2. What does Gypsy accidentally call Woodrow's former home?
(a) A chicken coop.
(b) A shed.
(c) A shack.
(d) A double-wide.

3. Gypsy has a recurring dream about _______________________.
(a) a suffering animal in a pool of blood.
(b) sitting on a hill watching trains go by.
(c) being chased by a man wearing a hood.
(d) running and running down rainy streets.

4. Why has Porter taken to his bed after Gypsy's illness-induced outbreak at the theater?
(a) He has an early morning meeting tomorrow.
(b) He has influenza.
(c) He has a migraine headache.
(d) He was so frightened by Gypsy's delirium.

5. What does Porter ask Gypsy for as she climbs back into the house?
(a) A sweater.
(b) A cup of coffee.
(c) A light for his cigarette.
(d) A flashlight.

Short Answer Questions

1. Woodrow agrees to tell Gypsy about his mother's disappearance only if she agrees to __________________.

2. From whom does Gypsy take piano lessons?

3. What does Woodrow do in Sunday School?

4. What does Gypsy notice as the person in #74 drives away?

5. What did Woodrow's father use to cut his hair when he still lived with him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Gypsy's delirious attack at the movie theater.

2. What are some of Woodrow's experiences in his new life that point out the poverty he lived in until now?

3. What does Gypsy learn from her mother about what happened between her, Amos and Belle years ago?

4. How does Gypsy help Woodrow navigate the waters of the small town gossips, especially in Akers' barber shop?

5. Describe Woodrow's character and how he easily ingratiates himself to people.

6. How does Gypsy's life compare to the life that Woodrow has led prior to coming to live with his grandparents?

7. Who are Gypsy's mother and stepfather, and where do they live?

8. What is the significance of Gypsy's encounter with Porter as she is sneaking back into the house, and he is outside trying to smoke?

9. What does it mean when Gypsy calls Woodrow's former home a shack?

10. How does Woodrow's behavior at Porter's birthday party showcase both his confidence and his shyness?

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