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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 narrator say Hadleyburg is known to most Americans as?
(a) Hadleyburg the Disruptible.
(b) Hadleyberg the Discernable.
(c) Hadleyburg the Incorruptible.
(d) Hadleyburg the Lovable.

2. Which character does the narrator say always notices everything?
(a) Jack Halliday.
(b) Barclay Gordon.
(c) Jack Smitts.
(d) Reverend Burgess.

3. Why does Mr. Richards not want to make the matter private?
(a) The town shares everything.
(b) It would be dishonest.
(c) It would spoil the romance.
(d) It would be no fun.

4. Where should the candidates appear at 8:00 in the evening on Friday?
(a) The theater.
(b) The bell tower.
(c) The assembly hall.
(d) The town hall.

5. Which of the following does Mrs. Richards use to describe the mentality of the town?
(a) Open.
(b) Stingy.
(c) Tight.
(d) Closed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Mr. Halliday talk to about Mrs. Wilcox's happiness?

2. What happened to Nancy Hewitt?

3. Why does Mr. Richards say he published the letter?

4. Complete the following sentence; "A proof once established is _________________."

5. What does Halliday realize are not dead?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mrs. Richards react when she realizes what is in the sack?

2. How does a stranger try to get the 18 principals to bid for the sack?

3. What same conclusion do Mr. Cox and Mr. Richards come to?

4. How does Mr. Richards react to the sack?

5. What does the stranger say should happen if his plan is successful?

6. Why are the Hadleyburg residents acting so moody?

7. How does Hadleyburg make sure all its residents are honest?

8. What do the Richardses decide is the best way to identify the rightful owner of the money?

9. What does Halliday notice about the town's citizens after they have received the letters?

10. What does Burgess write in his note to Mr. Richards?

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