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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. After Jack brings John and his family a sack of gourds, what does Lila give Jack in return?
(a) Squash.
(b) A watermelon.
(c) Cucumbers.
(d) Green tomatoes.

2. What is the name of the woman who shared Jack's wife's rooms with her?
(a) Lorraine.
(b) Lizabeth.
(c) Linda.
(d) Lucy.

3. What was the expectation placed on John and Louisa from childhood?
(a) That they would have several children.
(b) That they would move to St. Louis together.
(c) That they would never marry.
(d) That they were to be married.

4. What is Tobias not allowed to do?
(a) Go to the Ames house anymore.
(b) Stay out past 9 p.m.
(c) Play marbles.
(d) Watch movies or television.

5. What church holiday does Lila first come to church on?
(a) Easter.
(b) Christmas.
(c) Pentecost.
(d) Epiphany.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the fears that John has about Jack Boughton?

2. What does John state is one of the best traits of good people?

3. What kind of "little experiment" did John conduct to impress Lila at church?

4. John writes, "I don't want to be old. And I certainly don't want to be _____________ ."

5. What is the name of Jack's wife?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the nature of the letters Edward is sending home to his father and brother.

2. What moves John to tears during his conversation at the church with Jack?

3. Describe John's birthday.

4. What is the nature of John and Jack's first discussion at the church?

5. Contrast how John felt about Lila when first becoming acquainted with her to how he felt about his first wife, Louisa.

6. What are Jack's reasons for coming home to Gilead?

7. How does John explain the futility of defending beliefs?

8. Describe the relationship Jack had with a lower-class, uneducated girl.

9. What does John recall about how his grandfather was invited to speak at a town picnic?

10. What does John believe about the soul in Paradise?

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