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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 is Fix's middle name?
(a) Ellsworth.
(b) Wentworth.
(c) Xavier.
(d) Percival.

2. What color flowers are embroidered on the baby's dress in Chapter 1?
(a) Red.
(b) Blue.
(c) Yellow.
(d) Pink.

3. Which of Bert and Teresa's kids always does homework?
(a) Jeanette.
(b) Cal.
(c) Holly.
(d) Albie.

4. How much taller is Leon Posen than Franny?
(a) 8 inches.
(b) 10 inches.
(c) 6 inches.
(d) 5 inches.

5. What color dress is Caroline wearing in Chapter 1?
(a) Green.
(b) Yellow.
(c) Pink.
(d) Purple.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what artist is singing when Leon Posen stops to listen while Franny helps him move out of the bar?

2. In Chapter 4, how long has Fred worked the bar?

3. In Chapter 4, where does Leon Posen live?

4. In Chapter 4, where is Leon Posen teaching a college class?

5. In Chapter 1, who has Fix invited from the DA's office?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Bert's children arrive for the summer, what happens?

2. How much time does Bert petition to spend with his children and how does he get what he wants?

3. How did Lomer die?

4. Why is Leon Posen staying in Iowa City in Chapter 4?

5. How did Wallis die?

6. In Chapter 4, why is Franny a cocktail waitress?

7. Where did Heinrich go to college and what did he study?

8. In Chapter 3, what does Teresa think about Bert and his appearance?

9. In Chapter 2 what did Beverly ask Fix to do once for Albie and how did Fix help?

10. Why does Cousins decide to attend the christening party in Chapter 1?

(see the answer keys)

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