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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 did Belle announce when she finally came out of her room dressed to kill?
(a) She was going to find a job.
(b) She was going to find a beau.
(c) She was going to the Country Club dance.
(d) She was going to tour Europe.

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

3. What does Woodrow want to do in his life?
(a) Teach school.
(b) Design buildings.
(c) Be a travel agent.
(d) Make movies.

4. Why is Woodrow not sure of his birth date?
(a) He was born at midnight.
(b) The hospital records burned.
(c) His parents would never tell him.
(d) It was a home birth and no one recorded it.

5. Gypsy hates the amount of time she has to spend _____________________ every day.
(a) on her hair.
(b) brushing her horse.
(c) studying.
(d) washing dishes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Porter taken to his bed after Gypsy's illness-induced outbreak at the theater?

2. Which of the following does NOT describe the air behind the shack at Woodrow's house?

3. Why does Blind Benny come out at night?

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

5. How does Gypsy know that Woodrow is upset by the visit from the person in #74?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Woodrow and Gypsy's characteristics have been shaped by their different backgrounds.

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

3. What is the significance of Gypsy's long hair in the story?

4. What is Gypsy's recurring nightmare and what does it foreshadow?

5. How does the author introduce the theme of beauty in Chapter 2 related to what Gypsy learns about her mother and Belle's relationship?

6. Describe how quickly Woodrow adapts to his new school, and why he becomes so popular.

7. What is the significance of the woman in Everett's car when he comes to visit Woodrow?

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

9. Describe Everett's visit to see Woodrow at his grandparents' house.

10. 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?

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