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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 type of man does Kathleen want to marry when she grows up?
(a) Kathleen does not want to get married.
(b) A strong man with good values.
(c) A rich man to fund her singing career.
(d) A talented musician she can perform with.

2. Which North American city is Materia desperate to move to after her marriage?
(a) New York.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Seattle.

3. What does everyone in town believe Kathleen died from?
(a) The flu.
(b) Scarlet fever.
(c) Chicken pox.
(d) The black plague.

4. Which of Kathleen's family members is the strongest supporter of her musical talent?
(a) Her sister.
(b) Her aunt.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) Her mother.

5. What shocking news does the theater owner make moments after Kathleen's performance?
(a) That the stock market has crashed.
(b) That war has broken out.
(c) That a girl has been stabbed in the dressing rom.
(d) That the theater is on fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Materia's fourth daughter, who only lives a few days before her death?

2. What is the last thing Kathleen sees before she dies?

3. Why was Kathleen's labor difficult?

4. On which holiday did James and Materia agree to meet in secret?

5. How old is Leo Taylor when he is hired by James to drive Kathleen to and from school?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story does Frances tell Lily about the christening gown?

2. What nightmare does Lily have after hearing about Ambrose's death?

3. Who is put in charge of raising the family when Materia dies?

4. What is the difference between Other Lily and baby Ambrose, both who died in infancy?

5. How does life in the Piper household change, once James is deployed?

6. Who is Mrs. Luvovitz?

7. What does Mercedes say one could use as rosary beads in case a proper rosary wasn't available?

8. What wakes Mercedes up in the middle of the night on the evening before Materia's death?

9. Why does Materia feel guilty about her expectations for James's future in the army?

10. Where does James get the money to start his new business upon returning home?

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