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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. Who does Mercedes believe is the cause of the family's pain and suffering?
(a) James.
(b) Materia.
(c) Kathleen.
(d) Lily.

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

3. Where is Lily supposed to be on the day Frances drags her into the cave?
(a) School.
(b) The doctor's office.
(c) Church.
(d) Girl Scouts.

4. What persona does Frances take on while working for her Uncle Jameel?
(a) Joan Brown.
(b) Valerie Perrine.
(c) Maria Ford.
(d) Louise Brooks.

5. Who kisses Mercedes on the lips after her graduation?
(a) Ralph Luvovitz.
(b) James Piper.
(c) Pete the Scarecrow.
(d) Mr. Mahmoud.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which part of Lily's afflicted body does Mercedes hope will be healed in Lourdes?

2. How does Camille react when she meets her niece Frances for the first time?

3. What did Mercedes rename Frances's son?

4. Who does Frances suspect is the father of Kathleen's children?

5. Where does Mercedes arrange for Frances to give birth to her baby?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the Piper family react to the news that Frances has a job?

2. What job does Frances get after running away from home?

3. What truth does Frances finally reveal to Lily before she leaves for Mabou to give birth?

4. What story does Frances tell Lily that causes her to pass out in a cave?

5. How did Rose and Kathleen fall in love?

6. What light does Rose shed on the real father of Kathleen's babies?

7. How does Frances spy on Leo Taylor?

8. How does Mercedes feel about school?

9. How does Lily believe Frances was impregnated?

10. What leads Mercedes to believe Lily is a saint?

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