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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't James want to remember Armistice Day?
(a) Because it is the day he went searching for Kathleen.
(b) Because it is the day his wife died.
(c) Because it reminds him of the horrors of war.
(d) Because it is the day he sent Kathleen off to live in New York.

2. Where does Mercedes arrange for Frances to give birth to her baby?
(a) Dabou.
(b) Fabou.
(c) Mabou.
(d) Gabou.

3. Which of the following medical ailments does James suffer from, after he learns of Frances's pregnancy?
(a) A coronary.
(b) A stroke.
(c) A seizure.
(d) A heart attack.

4. Which flag does Lily carry when she marches in the Armistice Day Parade?
(a) The Nova Scotian Flag.
(b) The American Flag.
(c) The Canadian Flag.
(d) The French Flag.

5. What is Leo Taylor's nickname?
(a) TomTom.
(b) Ginger.
(c) Leo the Lion.
(d) Pops.

6. What does Frances claim is the only thing she wanted from Leo?
(a) She didn't want anything from Leo.
(b) A baby.
(c) Money.
(d) Love.

7. How does Lily react when she meets Rose for the first time?
(a) She slaps Rose across the face.
(b) She is disgusted.
(c) She doesn't know what do with herself.
(d) She bursts out into tears.

8. What is the name of the school Frances attends?
(a) Mount Chocolate.
(b) Mount Coco.
(c) Mount Cherry.
(d) Mount Caramel.

9. Why won't James let Frances drop out of school like she wants?
(a) Because he doesn't want Frances at home during the days.
(b) All of these answers are true.
(c) Because he is afraid he will look like a failure.
(d) Because the principal believes Frances is a gifted student.

10. What does Frances plan to do with her earnings from working for her Uncle Jameel?
(a) Buy herself a new car.
(b) Give them to Lily.
(c) She has no plans for the money.
(d) Run away to New York.

11. Why does Mercedes turn down her university scholarship?
(a) Because her father refuses to let her go.
(b) Because she wants to get married immediately.
(c) Because she doesn't want to leave Lily.
(d) Because she is afraid of failing at University.

12. Who does Mr. Mahmoud blame for the stolen items in his house?
(a) Mrs. Mahmoud.
(b) He does not notice anything is missing.
(c) Teresa Taylor.
(d) Frances Piper.

13. What type of music did Kathleen and Rose listen to?
(a) Rock.
(b) Jazz.
(c) Classical.
(d) Blues.

14. Who does Frances claim is Lily's real father?
(a) A black neighbor.
(b) She claims no one knows who Lily's father is.
(c) James.
(d) The milkman.

15. In the first few weeks of working for her Uncle Jameel, what is Frances NOT expected to do?
(a) Serve drinks to the customers.
(b) Sleep with the customers.
(c) Strip for the customers.
(d) Sing for the customers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Frances claim is the devil?

2. Why is Frances expelled from school?

3. Which of the following items is NOT something Lily takes with her from the hope chest when she runs away from home?

4. Where do France and Leo have sex?

5. At which famous New York building did Herr Blutwurst arrange for Kathleen to have an audition?

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