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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 does Woodrow now believe about his mother?
(a) She will return any day now.
(b) She will send a message soon.
(c) She is probably dead.
(d) She will never return for him.

2. When Gypsy does not like a song that comes on the television, Woodrow states that she doesn't like it because ____________________.
(a) it reminds her of her father.
(b) she can't hit the high notes in it.
(c) it is too slow.
(d) it reminds her of her old boyfriend.

3. Where did Blind Benny and Amos become friends?
(a) Cold Harbor, Delaware.
(b) Cold Mountain, North Carolina.
(c) Cold Stone Creek, Virginia.
(d) Cold Valley, Kentucky.

4. What does Porter announce that the family is going to host in honor of Gypsy's birthday?
(a) A Spring Fling dance.
(b) A cotillion.
(c) An ice cream social.
(d) A piano recital.

5. What about Woodrow's appearance does Buzz make fun of?
(a) His stutter.
(b) His ears.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gypsy do in a rage when thinking about finding her father dead?

2. Who had it written into the contract for the sale of the hardware store that Blind Benny was to always have a home above the store?

3. Which of the following does NOT apply to Woodrow and Gypsy?

4. What announcement does Porter make that happily surprises Woodrow?

5. What would people never speak about in front of Gypsy?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the circumstances in which Gypsy found her father after he had killed himself.

2. What does Blind Benny tell Gypsy about her father that he hopes will comfort her?

3. What is the significance of Porter's support of the piano recital for Gypsy?

4. What explanation does Woodrow give for what has happened to Belle?

5. What does Gypsy learn from Grandpa Ball about why Love will not allow Gypsy to get her hair cut?

6. How does Gypsy's new perception of Blind Benny show how she is maturing?

7. Explain what Benny means when he says he used to be a sin eater.

8. Describe the argument Woodrow and Gypsy have about pretty people getting away with more.

9. Why is Woodrow looking through the personal ads in the newspaper while sitting in the tree house?

10. Explain how Gypsy's new haircut lets a new Gypsy emerge.

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