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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 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 was so frightened by Gypsy's delirium.
(c) He has influenza.
(d) He has a migraine headache.

2. What did Woodrow's father use to cut his hair when he still lived with him?
(a) Garden shears.
(b) A knife.
(c) Pinking shears.
(d) A bowl.

3. Gypsy tells Woodrow that he should be a/an ___________________.
(a) teacher.
(b) poet.
(c) actor.
(d) policeman.

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

5. Woodrow claims that he sometimes hears Belle's voice __________________.
(a) crying.
(b) screaming.
(c) laughing.
(d) praying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the town's barbershop?

2. What drink does Gypsy's mother give her while she is ill?

3. Who was Gypsy's father?

4. Who is Belle's son?

5. What movie do Gypsy and Woodrow plan to see in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Woodrow share with Gypsy about the place where he thinks his mother disappeared behind the shack?

2. How does Woodrow help save Gypsy from hurtful adult gossip about her father and what seems to be the common bond they share?

3. What is the significance of windows in Gypsy's subconscious and how is that exaggerated while watching the film "Rear Window" at the theater?

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What is evident about Woodrow's relationship with his father as shown in Chapter 9?

(see the answer keys)

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