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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following statements is true about Sissie?
(a) Sissie is scared of her husband.
(b) Sissie feels that she knows everything.
(c) Sissie still lives in fear of her father.
(d) Sissie hates being pregnant.

2. Where do Sissie's parents drag her when she does not go out with her friends?
(a) The island.
(b) On a boat outing.
(c) The tavern.
(d) The mall.

3. In Part 4, who can Sissie finally compare herself to?
(a) Adults.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her brothers.
(d) The mysterious man.

4. In Part 3, who does Sissie describe as being too loud?
(a) Her siblings.
(b) Her parents.
(c) Her aunt.
(d) Her husband.

5. Which of the following experiences has Sissie had in Part 4?
(a) Childbirth.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Domestic abuse.
(d) Rehabilitation after alcohol abuse.

6. What is the name of the bar that Sissie's parents frequented?
(a) Lakeside Bar.
(b) Oceanside Bar.
(c) Riverbend Tavern.
(d) The Boat House.

7. How old is Sissie when she meets the mysterious man?
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Seventeen.

8. How did Sissie's father die?
(a) In an accident at a factory.
(b) In a bar fight.
(c) In a car accident.
(d) From a heart attack.

9. What does Sissie think about her mother's latest haircut?
(a) It is too short.
(b) The layers are too uneven.
(c) It is too long for her facial structure.
(d) It is too curly.

10. What does Sissie believe will happen to her love for her husband?
(a) It will last her a lifetime.
(b) It comes and goes day to day.
(c) It will dissipate over time.
(d) It is more passionate than any other love.

11. Which character is Sissie foreshadowed to be most like?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her aunt.

12. Which of the following is the literary device used to show similarities among the years?
(a) Syntax.
(b) Parallelism.
(c) Symbolism.
(d) Imagery.

13. Before entering the bar as an adult, how does Sissie feel?
(a) Excited.
(b) Scared.
(c) Joyous.
(d) Nostalgic.

14. Which of the following does Sissie use to decorate her bedroom walls?
(a) Movie star photos.
(b) Postcards from around the world.
(c) Animal photos.
(d) Music lyrics.

15. Which of the following make Sissie overly aware of herself?
(a) She has braces.
(b) She is very skinny.
(c) She has a mole on her face.
(d) She has short hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Sissie point out about her mother in Part 3?

2. At the end of the book, how old is Sissie?

3. From what point of view is the story told?

4. Which of the following is a constant throughout the book?

5. What does the mysterious man offer to take Sissie to do in Part 3?

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