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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Cathy say she does not belong in Salinas Valley?
(a) She does not speak the language.
(b) She is not the most beautiful woman there.
(c) It is too lush and green.
(d) It is not good enough for her.

2. How does Cyrus lose his leg?
(a) In a farming accident.
(b) In a duel.
(c) In the war.
(d) In a car accident.

3. What is Charles doing when he injures his head?
(a) Breaking a wild horse.
(b) Moving a boulder.
(c) Driving while drunk.
(d) Sleeping in his bed.

4. What does the doctor say Cathy's boss died of?
(a) Botulism.
(b) Typhoid.
(c) A venereal disease.
(d) Dementia.

5. What does Samuel NOT have a talent for?
(a) Making money.
(b) Judging character.
(c) Working with wood.
(d) Making friends.

6. What position does Cyrus take after Adam goes to war?
(a) Secretary of agriculture.
(b) Secretary of defense.
(c) Secretary of state.
(d) Secretary of war.

7. What is the name of the city Samuel and his wife move to?
(a) King City.
(b) Carten City.
(c) Crown City.
(d) Kernel City.

8. Where does Cathy injure Samuel?
(a) His foot.
(b) His arm.
(c) His hand.
(d) His leg.

9. How does Mr. Edwards discover how Cathy's parents died?
(a) He hires a private investigator.
(b) He puts Cathy in a trance and asks her.
(c) He sees it in the newspapers.
(d) He asks an agent from her hometown.

10. How does Cathy get what she wants from people?
(a) She lies.
(b) She asks nicely.
(c) She makes threats.
(d) She pays.

11. What is Horace Quinn's occupation?
(a) Carpenter.
(b) Chef.
(c) Train conductor.
(d) Sheriff.

12. How does Adam feel about his new wife?
(a) He loves her.
(b) He distrusts her.
(c) He is proud that she is his.
(d) He is scared of her.

13. How does Cyrus raise his children?
(a) He pampers them.
(b) He ignores them.
(c) Militaristic.
(d) Kindly.

14. How large is the ranch Adam purchases?
(a) 700 acres.
(b) 800 acres.
(c) 900 acres.
(d) 600 acres.

15. What does Adam do when he realizes that his mother is sick?
(a) Withdraws from her.
(b) Applies to medical school.
(c) Calls the doctor.
(d) Leaves little gifts for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year does Cyrus die?

2. To where does Cathy try to run away?

3. Where does Cathy injure Adam?

4. Where is Mrs. Trask when she dies?

5. What is Samuel's last name?

(see the answer keys)

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