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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 is Max called unAmerican by one of the neighbors?
(a) For not sharing with her neighbors
(b) For not celebrating Christmas
(c) For not spending enough money on presents
(d) For not wanting a new, big refrigerator

2. Whom does Gertie think beats up Clovis?
(a) Mr. Daly
(b) Joe
(c) Joe's assistant
(d) Whit

3. Whose kids' Christmas presents does Gertie allow to be hid in her house?
(a) Maggie
(b) Max
(c) No one's
(d) Sophronie

4. Which of the following seems to be the most logical reason as to why Gertie would agree to accept money for chores when it would upset Clovis?
(a) To become friends with the neighbors
(b) To make Clovis leave her
(c) To pay off Clovis's debts
(d) To save money to buy her farm

5. What does Clovis say he needs before he can meet with Cassie's teacher?
(a) A new suit
(b) A new white shirt
(c) A day off of work
(d) New shoes

Short Answer Questions

1. With what does Mr. Daly bully Enoch?

2. What kind of scheme does Clovis blame for using Gertie's savings?

3. With what do the Meanwell and Daly children play?

4. Where does Max go when she leaves Victor?

5. Why does Cassie decide to wear her coat inside?

Short Essay Questions

1. With what are Gertie's thoughts and dreams filled?

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

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

4. What happens during the snowball fight between Gertie's children and the Dalys' children?

5. When Gertie helps Mrs. Anderson by watching her children, one runs away. While Gertie is searching for him, what does she pass that reminds her of Cassie?

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

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

8. Describe Gertie's days during chapters 20 - 23.

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

10. Describe an incident of irony regarding Clovis and Gertie and Tipton Place.

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