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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What does Lily demand when business picks up at the speakeasy?
(a) A higher raise.
(b) Half of the door-fees.
(c) A new piano.
(d) All of the answers are true.

3. Why is Frances expelled from school?
(a) For vandalizing school property.
(b) For missing too many days of school.
(c) For assaulting a fellow school mate.
(d) For cheating on an exam.

4. Who is the true father of Kathleen's children?
(a) James Piper.
(b) Leo Taylor.
(c) Doc Rose.
(d) Benny Luvovitz.

5. What does Frances steal from the Mahmoud household when she breaks in?
(a) Jewelry.
(b) Money.
(c) Books.
(d) Photographs.

6. How does pregnancy affect Frances's character?
(a) She becomes irritable and annoyed.
(b) She becomes peaceful and happy.
(c) She becomes sullen and depressed.
(d) She becomes overly excited and emotional.

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

8. How old was Frances's son when he met Mercedes for the first time?
(a) Eight years old.
(b) Twelve years old.
(c) Ten years old.
(d) Six years old.

9. Who send James Piper the anonymous note informing him of Kathleen's relationship with Rose?
(a) Kathleen.
(b) Rose.
(c) Jeanne.
(d) Giles.

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

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

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

13. How far along is Frances when her pregnancy begins to show?
(a) Five months.
(b) Four months.
(c) Three months.
(d) Six months.

14. What school offers Mercedes a full scholarship to attend their University?
(a) Saint Francis Xavier.
(b) Pontifical University Antonianum.
(c) The Catholic Unversity of America.
(d) Our Lady of Perpetual Sorrows.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mercedes pray?

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

3. Who tells Lily the truth that Kathleen is her mother?

4. How does Mercedes react when she learns her father is ill?

5. Who does Mercedes believe is the cause of the family's pain and suffering?

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