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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 does Miles plan to do when Mrs. Whiting leaves for vacation?
(a) Paint the inside of the Empire Grill
(b) Partner with Bea and her liquor license
(c) Leave town for good
(d) Put up a new neon sign

2. Irene has no tolerance for ____________________.
(a) tomatoes
(b) bad manners
(c) bigotry
(d) contemplation

3. Where is Miles in the flashback in Part 4, Chapter 26?
(a) Nassau
(b) Martha's Vineyard
(c) Kennebunkport
(d) Portland

4. What is John Voss considered to be?
(a) A genius
(b) Irredeemable
(c) Anti social
(d) A ward of the state

5. What do Bea's customers complain about?
(a) The warm beer
(b) The stale nuts
(c) The greasy burgers
(d) The black and white TV

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mrs. Roderigue doing when Miles sees her at the school?

2. What is stuck in Janine's car as she tries to drive away from Tick?

3. Who is sending the anonymous notes to Principal Meyer?

4. What is the possibility of Miles' parentage?

5. What does John Voss bring into school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were the two areas of focus in Grace's life as she got older?

2. Describe John Voss' history as revealed to Principal Meyer in John's file.

3. What further details does Max reveal to Miles about Grace's affair with C.B. Whiting that summer long ago?

4. What are the events that occur when Principal Meyer visits John Voss' house?

5. How can you tell Bea's feelings for her soon-to-be son-in-law, Walt?

6. What three major life events occur for Janine in Part 4, Chapter 23?

7. What is the premise of Father Mark's sermon, When God Retreats?

8. What is Janine's state of mind based on new information she has about Walt?

9. What does Horace reveal that he had seen John Voss doing to some dogs?

10. What was the nature of David's relationship with his mother that perpetuates negative life choices?

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