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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 kind of business does Miles' brother want Miles to buy in Martha's Vineyard?
(a) Bar
(b) Gift shop
(c) Bookstore
(d) Bed and breakfast

2. Who offers to give Miles driving lessons?
(a) Father Tom
(b) Max
(c) Mrs. Whiting
(d) David

3. Who is the older priest at St. Catherine's Catholic Church?
(a) Father Milton
(b) Father William
(c) Father Tom
(d) Father Charles

4. Why is Max not allowed in the rectory?
(a) He spills drinks
(b) He breaks statues
(c) He is not Catholic
(d) He takes things

5. Who does Miles hire to bus tables?
(a) Tick
(b) Zack Minty
(c) John Voss
(d) Candace

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state does the story take place?

2. Where does the staff of the Enterprise Grill go after a good night at work?

3. Walt is ________________ older than Janine.

4. Who is Zack Minty?

5. Where does Max want to move?

Short Essay Questions

1. Name the three events of Part 3, Chapter 15 which foreshadow coming events for the plot.

2. What is the setting for the story?

3. How does David want Miles to expand his business opportunities?

4. Why does Janine call Miles The Human Rut?

5. What inappropriate behavior does Jimmy reveal that makes Miles like him even less?

6. Explain the economic dynamics of the town as the story begins.

7. Explain the significance of the river as a metaphor for life in Empire Falls.

8. Explain how Jimmy Minty is a true product of his environment.

9. How does Miles try to help John Voss.

10. Why does David keep pressuring Miles about a liquor license?

(see the answer keys)

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