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

2. What is the name of Cathy's new boss after she leaves Adam?
(a) Raye.
(b) Shaye.
(c) Kaye.
(d) Faye.

3. What does Cathy's father do to punish her for trying to run away?
(a) Whips her.
(b) Sends her to live with her aunt.
(c) Locks her in her room.
(d) Signs her up for boarding school.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To where does Cathy try to run away?

2. How does Cathy get what she wants from people?

3. What is the name of Cyrus' second wife?

4. To where does Adam want to move after he gets married?

5. Why are the babies crying when Cathy leaves the house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Adam use to repair his new home in California?

2. What causes Charles to distrust Cathy when he first meets her?

3. Whom does Adam blame for the sad state of his boys?

4. What is included in the first chapter of the novel?

5. How does Adam feel about Cathy shortly after they are married?

6. How is George described when he is born?

7. What does Cyrus say to Adam before he leaves for the Army?

8. Why does Cyrus not encourage Charles to join the Army like Adam?

9. How do Adam and Charles meet Cathy?

10. How does Cathy get what she wants from her classmates, and how do they feel about this?

(see the answer keys)

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