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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. Which of the following are “sinkers” in the novel?
(a) Fishing hooks.
(b) Pitches.
(c) Donuts.
(d) Ships.

2. Which of the following is the first Dorothy claims to be reading?
(a) Good Night, Irene.
(b) Run to the Outhouse.
(c) Under the Grandstand.
(d) Yellow River.

3. From which of the following is one of the novel’s epigraphs taken?
(a) The Clubmobile.
(b) The Helpmobile.
(c) The Batmobile.
(d) The Bookmobile.

4. Which of the following songs does the Rapid City have in its collection?
(a) “G.I. Jive.”
(b) “Java Jive.”
(c) “G.I. Blues.”
(d) “Java Blues.”

5. Whose music does Irene put on after emerging from the basement?
(a) Edith Piaf.
(b) Rosemary Clooney.
(c) Billie Holiday.
(d) Ella Fitzgerald.

Short Answer Questions

1. From which of the following does Handyman hail?

2. What color dress does the doll have that Irene takes up?

3. To which of the following groups are Irene and Dorothy attached in Glatton?

4. Which of the following movie stars is stationed near Glatton?

5. At what time are Irene and Dorothy pitched into a basement?

Short Essay Questions

1. For what reason had Irene’s family prompted her first engagement?

2. What are Irene’s terms of service with the Red Cross?

3. How does Irene reward Garcia for his help?

4. Why does Irene favor autumn?

5. For what reason had Dorothy been called “Paula” in her childhood (16)?

6. Why, per the novel, is the Red Cross red?

7. How did Irene acquire the nickname “Gator”?

8. How do Irene and Dorothy use the water they are rationed for washing?

9. What donut-making advice do Irene and Dorothy receive from a soldier while sheltering from German attack?

10. Why does Irene recognize herself as a coward?

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