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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) It is not good enough for her.
(c) It is too lush and green.
(d) She is not the most beautiful woman there.

2. Why does Horace think Cathy is not at the house when he comes to see Adam's wound?
(a) She is visiting family.
(b) She left him.
(c) Adam forced her to hide from Horace.
(d) Adam killed her.

3. In what state does the story take place?
(a) Colorado.
(b) New Mexico.
(c) California.
(d) New Jersey.

4. How are Adam and Cyrus related?
(a) Cyrus and Adam are brothers.
(b) Adam and Cyrus are cousins.
(c) Cyrus is Adam's father.
(d) Adam is Cyrus' uncle.

5. Why are the babies crying when Cathy leaves the house?
(a) They are cold.
(b) They need to be changed.
(c) They are scared.
(d) They are hungry.

6. How do Cathy's classmates feel about her?
(a) They fear her.
(b) They hate her.
(c) They love her.
(d) They are jealous of her.

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

8. Who does Adam say is his voice of reason?
(a) Liz.
(b) Lee.
(c) Cathy.
(d) Samuel.

9. What disease does Cyrus' second wife have?
(a) Sciatica.
(b) Typhoid.
(c) Syphilis.
(d) Tuberculosis.

10. Where does Cathy offer to take her boss on a trip?
(a) Asia.
(b) Africa.
(c) New York.
(d) Europe.

11. Why does Adam tell Horace that Cathy is not at the house when he comes to see Adam's wound?
(a) She is at a friend's house.
(b) She is at the hospital.
(c) She is visiting family members.
(d) She is on a walk.

12. What gift does Cathy's new boss give her after she leaves Adam?
(a) The combination to the safe.
(b) A key to the nicest room in the house.
(c) A new dress.
(d) A will stating that she will inherit the business.

13. What makes Horace suspicious of Adam's wound?
(a) His skittish behavior.
(b) The nature of his wound.
(c) The looks of his housekeeper.
(d) His darting eyes.

14. How does Adam say he got wounded?
(a) He was trying to kill himself.
(b) His wife shot him.
(c) He shot himself while cleaning the gun.
(d) He dropped the gun and it went off.

15. How does Cathy feel about moving where Adam wants to after their marriage?
(a) She doesn't want to.
(b) She is thrilled about it.
(c) She manipulated Adam into wanting to go there.
(d) She doesn't care either way.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Cyrus lose his leg?

2. What is Charles doing when he injures his head?

3. Who is the narrator of the book?

4. Why does Adam ask Samuel for help?

5. Where does Cathy injure Samuel?

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