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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 the black minister think Dennis is?
(a) A slacker
(b) A bigot
(c) A saint
(d) A professional

2. What happened to Maeve when she used to help Billy to bed when he was drunk?
(a) She got bruises
(b) She was derided
(c) She fell down the steps
(d) She was cursed at

3. What do Dennis' kids do after his wife dies?
(a) Take turns staying with him
(b) Leave him on his own
(c) Move in with him
(d) Invite him to stay with them

4. Eva tells Billy that Mary _____________________________.
(a) Entered the convent
(b) Died a few years ago
(c) Never forgave Eva for her deception
(d) Moved to Italy

5. Who identifies Billy's body on the day he dies?
(a) Sheila
(b) Dennis
(c) Maeve
(d) Dan

Short Answer Questions

1. Who would help Maeve get Billy to bed when he was drunk?

2. Which of the following is not one of the things that Dan feels would have prevented Billy from having an alcoholic's life?

3. What is in Dennis' personnel file?

4. What do most people tell Dennis to do after his wife dies?

5. On the day that Billy died, what happened that had happened many times before?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the episode with the black minister remind Dennis of?

2. What does Dan share about Billy and Maeve's relationship the night of the funeral?

3. Who is the person who ultimately brings some calm to the mourners at Maeve's house?

4. How does Dennis' faith in Billy's dream extend past practicality?

5. What does Maeve recall about her first date with Billy?

6. What happens when Maeve hears Dennis' voice in the house?

7. What does Eva tell Billy about her deception?

8. When does Dennis admit to losing his faith?

9. What shocking information does Billy get in the flashback in Chapter 12?

10. What is Dennis' daughter's relationship with Matt, the tenant's son?

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