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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Charles learn of his father's death?
(a) He receives a letter.
(b) He is there when it happens.
(c) Adam tells him.
(d) He gets a call from the hospital.

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

3. Where does Cathy injure Adam?
(a) His face.
(b) His back.
(c) His leg.
(d) His shoulder.

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

5. What does the narrator call Cathy?
(a) A whore.
(b) A she-devil.
(c) A dark angel.
(d) A monster.

6. 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) She is not the most beautiful woman there.
(d) It is too lush and green.

7. What does the narrator say will travel from the West to East Coast?
(a) Lumber.
(b) A peach.
(c) Sugar.
(d) An apple.

8. What is found on the porch steps on the day Cathy's parents die?
(a) Feathers.
(b) A bloody knife.
(c) A suicide note.
(d) A puddle of blood.

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

10. What is Samuel's occupation?
(a) Salesman.
(b) Farmer.
(c) Real estate agent.
(d) Blacksmith.

11. How does Cathy dress before meeting with her new boss?
(a) As a young maiden.
(b) Like a whore.
(c) As a businesswoman.
(d) Like a little girl.

12. How does Cathy get power over men?
(a) She uses overt sexuality.
(b) She makes them feel strong.
(c) She makes herself seem superior.
(d) She finds their weaknesses and preys on them.

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

14. How do Cathy's parents die?
(a) They are poisoned.
(b) They are shot.
(c) Their house burns down.
(d) They drown themselves.

15. How does Charles think Cyrus came across the money for his inheritance?
(a) Scrimping and saving.
(b) Illegal means.
(c) Smart investments.
(d) Hiding it from his wives.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Adam say is his voice of reason?

2. How many bottle of medicine does Kate steal from the doctor?

3. What does Adam want Charles to do with his inheritance?

4. What can Cathy hear all day every day after she first moves to the ranch?

5. At what age does Cathy become a complete stranger to her parents?

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