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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 Gertie unable to work on the cherry block of wood?
(a) She lost her carving knife
(b) She never has any time to whittle anymore
(c) She still can't see the face
(d) Clovis sold the cherry block of wood

2. What does Mrs. Daly tell Gertie that she thinks Clovis is doing when he is angry and throws the pan out into the snow?
(a) Abusing Gertie
(b) Drinking
(c) Venting his frustrations over his shift change
(d) Ruining her life

3. What happened to all of Gertie's savings?
(a) Paid for hospital bills, funeral and casket
(b) Paid for funeral and casket
(c) Paid for funeral, casket and headstone
(d) Clovis put it in the bank to keep saving money

4. Which of the following words best describes what the main activities were which filled Christmas Day for Gertie?
(a) Whining
(b) Playing
(c) Laughing
(d) Arguing

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Clovis say he needs before he can meet with Cassie's teacher?

2. Why is Gertie in a somewhat drug induced stupor?

3. Which of the following characters wins the lottery?

4. Whose kids' Christmas presents does Gertie allow to be hid in her house?

5. Which of the following does not interrupt Gertie's dream?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. 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?

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

8. Why does Sophronie ask Gertie to watch her children after they had their tonsils out?

9. What is Clovis complaining about after he comes home from a very bad day at work?

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

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