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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. On which holiday did James and Materia agree to meet in secret?
(a) Valentine's Day.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) New Year's Eve.
(d) Christmas.

2. What does Frances tell Lily they may find if they dig around in the back yard?
(a) China.
(b) A skeleton.
(c) The truth.
(d) A buried treasure.

3. How does James react when Kathleen sneaks up behind him and strikes the keys while he is tuning the piano?
(a) He beats her.
(b) He hugs her.
(c) He begins to sing.
(d) He ignores her.

4. When Mercedes remembers the incident at the river, what did she think Frances was bathing?
(a) Kittens.
(b) Baby goats.
(c) Puppies.
(d) Chickens.

5. What is Ambrose buried in?
(a) James's work shirt.
(b) His christening gown.
(c) Materia's wedding dress.
(d) Frances's nightgown.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Frances show to Lily to prove that Ambrose was a real person?

3. How old is Kathleen during her first singing recital?

4. What is the name of Materia's firstborn daughter?

5. What is the name of Kathleen's accompanist in New York?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What did Mercedes think was happening when she watched the incident at the creek?

3. What is James's reaction when he realizes that someone has moved the stones around Ambrose's grave?

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

5. What is the Mahmoud family's reaction to Kathleen's death?

6. What is James's reaction to Ambrose's death?

7. What makes James a good bootlegger?

8. What is James's job in battle, and how does he manage to survive?

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

10. What is the reaction to Kathleen's talent when she arrives in New York City?

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