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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. When did the Café in Christ open, according to the narrator in Chapter 3?
(a) January.
(b) June.
(c) September.
(d) October.

2. In Chapter 7, what does Dellarosia think "might be the sole point of general agreement" (167)?
(a) Envy.
(b) Loss.
(c) Love.
(d) Prosperity.

3. What is Felix's profession?
(a) He is a veterinarian.
(b) He is a baker.
(c) He is a bartender.
(d) He is a banker.

4. What are the names of Crystal's children?
(a) Roger and Steve.
(b) Mark and Roger.
(c) Jazon and Mical.
(d) Jack and George.

5. What television show does Valia describe where they try water-skiing on a frozen lake in Chapter 2?
(a) Jackass.
(b) Survivor.
(c) The Amazing Race.
(d) Project Runway.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the pastor wear during his sermon in Chapter 3?

2. In what month does the novel begin?

3. What is Peanut's last name?

4. What did Ovid give to Preston for Christmas?

5. What dog does Dellarobia take with her when she goes to meet Preston at the bus in Chapter 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is the theme of religous faith explored in Chapter 2?

2. Where is the novel set? How does the setting influence the story?

3. How is Hester described? What is her relationship to Dellarobia?

4. How have the finances of Dellarobia's family changed in Chapter 7? Why?

5. What is the significance of the nickname "Peach" in the novel?

6. What is planned for the Turnbow land? Why has this plan arisen?

7. What does Preston want for Christmas? How does Dellarobia know this?

8. How is Dellarobia's family described?

9. Why does Dellarobia urge Cub to climb the mountain in Chapter 2?

10. What does Pastor Ogle preach about in Chapter 3?

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