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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. Why does Clovis refrain from going outside?
(a) Always working on the dolls
(b) Scars
(c) Embarrassment
(d) No money for clothes

2. Why is Gertie in a somewhat drug induced stupor?
(a) Gertie can no longer stand to live and has resorted to drugs
(b) Clovis cannot stand her grief and has drugged her
(c) Mrs. Anderson has brought her liquid tranquilizer daily
(d) The children have been giving Gertie drugs without her knowledge

3. To whom does the youngest Meanwell girl talk?
(a) Gertie
(b) The Daly children
(c) Callie Lou
(d) Cassie

4. Why does Cassie decide to wear her coat inside?
(a) She wears it because her imaginary friend told her to
(b) She has a note from her teacher
(c) She is afraid of Clovis
(d) She is cold and there is no heat

5. What does Max ask for when he comes to Gertie?
(a) Lottery ticket
(b) A dream
(c) A new husband
(d) A place to stay

Short Answer Questions

1. Which character's children had his or her tonsils out and were watched afterward by Gertie?

2. Which of Gertie's children is involved in the fight with the Daly children which Gertie witnesses?

3. When Gertie quotes from the Bible about drinking, which is the main message?

4. According to Clovis, why had Gertie's mother allowed her to marry Clovis?

5. What does Mrs. Anderson complain about having to give up for her husband's career?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Clovis say they cannot return to Kentucky as Gertie wishes after Cassie is killed?

2. What happens when Gertie is overwhelmed by the children's constant arguing?

3. Where does Gertie see the man she thinks attacked Clovis?

4. Why does Gertie rush down to interfere with Reuben and Mr. Daly after the fight?

5. Describe what happens when Sophronie answers the door when she is drunk.

6. When Gertie tells Clovis that her mother said that she should not buy Tipton Place, what does Clovis say which surprises Gertie?

7. Describe in detail Cassie's final moments in Gertie's arms.

8. Describe the scene Gertie witnessed between the Daly and Meanwell children.

9. What happens to Clovis at work one night?

10. What does Gertie believe will be necessary in order for her to take Cassie's body home to the housing development?

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