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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 keeps Clement from straying from his marriage?
(a) His strong interest in Theresa.
(b) Theresa's interest in building their house.
(c) Theresa's thoughts of divorcing him
(d) His lack of interest in women.

2. Who is somewhat irritated by Ruth's relationship with Carl?
(a) Rudy.
(b) Amanda.
(c) Mathilda.
(d) Imogene.

3. During a game at school, where does Imogene hide?
(a) In a concrete culvert.
(b) In the library.
(c) Behind a tree.
(d) In the lunchroom.

4. What do the boys and girls play in order to get a glimpse at each other's underwear or to get a kiss from each other?
(a) Tag.
(b) Hide-and-seek.
(c) Dodge ball.
(d) Jump rope.

5. Who breaks their mother's cherished crystal vessel?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Amanda.
(c) Mathilda.
(d) Carl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Amanda do when Ruth shows dislike for her father?

2. Who does not object when Amanda returns to her work at the hospital, accepting the worst assignments?

3. Where does Clement prepare to go in Part 1, Chapter 4?

4. Whom do the schoolboys try to impress at school?

5. What illness does Amanda bring home with her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens on the morning when Ruth cries for her mother?

2. What causes a doctor to recommend that Amanda should go to St. Michael's?

3. What does Clement contemplate in Part 1, Chapter 5?

4. Why can't Amanda face returning to the island?

5. What is Amanda's reaction to Ruth being at the island?

6. Discuss Carl's and Ruth's relationship when Carl returns home.

7. Compare Ruth's popularity at school to Imogene's.

8. Discuss Amanda's actions when Carl writes about returning home.

9. What is Ruth's behavior toward Hilda?

10. What are Amanda's thoughts involving her pregnancy?

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