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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Brenda's lover tells her about a/an _______________ family which moved to his hometown.
(a) French.
(b) German.
(c) Croatian.
(d) Italian.

2. How did the family eventually lose their shop?
(a) The boys blackmailed Maria for more money.
(b) The building burned down.
(c) They were blackballed in the town.
(d) They were robbed.

3. What does the narrator reflect on regarding her own mother?
(a) She was a saint to live with her abusive husband.
(b) She had potential to be someone great.
(c) She never truly loved her.
(d) She might not have known her as well as she thought.

4. What did Murray ask Barbara to take to Victor on a really cold night?
(a) A stocking cap.
(b) Extra blankets.
(c) A thick sweater.
(d) Wool socks.

5. Where did Brenda's husband work before his accident?
(a) The mines.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) The university.
(d) A factory.

6. Who does Almeda see slumped against her fence in the morning?
(a) A child.
(b) A woman.
(c) A policeman.
(d) A bum.

7. In the poem recited by Miss Dobie, the girl's lover was taken away by ______________.
(a) police officers.
(b) the sea.
(c) fairies.
(d) thugs.

8. What does Robert do when Ellie dies?
(a) Marries the nurse.
(b) Sells the farm.
(c) Moves to California.
(d) Shoots himself.

9. What type of vehicle does Brenda drive?
(a) A jeep.
(b) A sedan.
(c) A van.
(d) A sports car.

10. Miss Dobie recites a poem about a girl named ________________.
(a) Janette.
(b) Jenna.
(c) Jillie.
(d) Janie.

11. What is Almeda's vocation?
(a) Poet.
(b) Novelist.
(c) Painter.
(d) Sculptor.

12. Why does Flora write a letter to the narrator after a long time of no correspondence?
(a) To inform her of the birth of her first child.
(b) To send condolences for Robert's death.
(c) To invite her to her wedding.
(d) To express sorrow for the narrator's mother's illness.

13. What is the job of the man in #20?
(a) Janitorial.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Construction.
(d) Welding.

14. Where does Brenda meet with her lover?
(a) His trailer.
(b) A friend's apartment.
(c) Her home.
(d) A hotel.

15. Who rescued the man in #79 when he was shot down over France?
(a) Polish citizens.
(b) Local peasants.
(c) American ground troops.
(d) The French Underground.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Miss Dobie seem to be directing the poem?

2. The family in #25 opened what type of shop?

3. In contrast to her lover, Brenda's husband feels as heavy as ______________________.

4. Which of the following is NOT something that Murray's wife likes to do?

5. What is the name of Brenda's lover's hometown?

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