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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. What is the greatest satisfaction that Mary knows?
(a) Dick's amusement.
(b) Dick's annoyance.
(c) Dick's approval.
(d) Dick's abasement.

2. What type of work did Mary enjoy?
(a) Farm work.
(b) Office work.
(c) Railway work.
(d) Baking.

3. How does Dick react to Samson's departure?
(a) He is glad to be rid of Samson.
(b) He hides his reaction to avoid making Mary angry.
(c) He is angry at Samson for quitting.
(d) He is sorry to see Samson go.

4. Who is Mary's first prospective husband?
(a) A short-tempered financier.
(b) A middle-aged widower.
(c) Her boss at the office.
(d) A strong native farm worker.

5. What does Samson do after being punished?
(a) Kill Mary.
(b) Go in a corner and cry.
(c) Quit.
(d) Nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mary accuse Samson of stealing?

2. What does Tony realize about "white civilization?"

3. How far away is the station from the farm?

4. What does Mary always do in the afternoon?

5. Who confesses to the crime?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Dick feel now that Mary is at the farm?

2. How does Mary's financial situation change after getting married?

3. What does Dick usually do when he fights with Mary?

4. How does Mary react to the first new servant?

5. Describe Mary's attempt to return to her old job and leave Dick.

6. What type of store does Dick build on the farm? What does Mary think about it?

7. Why is it strange that no one discusses the murder?

8. Describe Mary's background and early childhood.

9. Describe Mary's social life.

10. How does Mary treat Samson?

(see the answer keys)

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