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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. In 1976, how much money does Turtle need to raise to get a home loan?
(a) $2,500.
(b) $1,800.
(c) $2,000.
(d) $1,500.

2. When Vincent is diagnosed with cirrhosis, how much of a chance does he have that he might survive the next 12 months?
(a) 10%.
(b) 50%.
(c) 20%.
(d) 35%.

3. In 1981, how long has Vincent been sober?
(a) 9 days.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 6 days.
(d) 1 day.

4. How many absences can Turtle have from the Skill Center where she is taking general-office-clerk classes before she will be asked to leave?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

5. Where is Everardo working in 1981?
(a) Butcher shop.
(b) Home improvement store.
(c) Grocery store.
(d) Hardware store.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the Korean war, where was Vincent stationed?

2. When was Sissy born?

3. In 1993, where did Awthaw go and lose his per cap money?

4. How much money does Augustine bring Turtle after Everardo is beaten?

5. How far along is Sissy when she goes into premature labor?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Vincent not pick up the boys after school one day?

2. How do Quinton and Ever get per cap payments?

3. In 1986, where is Ever's family living and where have they lived recently?

4. What happens when Sissy's boyfriend Tank abandons her after she gets pregnant?

5. After Everardo's bout in the hospital, why does TG&Y want to fire Turtle, and why does she not get fired?

6. What does Turtle bring VIncent when he wants to make gourd dance regalia for Ever and Quinton?

7. What happens when Turtle and Everardo drive home from Mexico in 1976?

8. Why does Turtle call her mother in 1976 after a trip to Mexico?

9. What do Quinton and Ever spend their per cap payments on?

10. Why do Lila and Turtle ask Vincent to get Ever and Quinton from school?

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