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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What high school group rejects Russell, despite his good grades?
(a) The Yearbook Committee.
(b) The Honor Society.
(c) The Latin Club.
(d) The Glee Club.

2. What step to adulthood is Russell embarrassed that he has not taken?
(a) He dislikes whiskey.
(b) He is unable to build muscles.
(c) He has not lost his virginity.
(d) He stil cannot grow a beard.

3. How does the family hide their shame from the neighborhood?
(a) They take a car ride home instead of walking.
(b) Russell and Lucy place their coats over the food.
(c) They collect the food in the dead of night.
(d) Russell and Lucy send Doris ahead as a distraction.

4. Who is Herb's daughter with Lucy?
(a) Mary Leslie.
(b) Mimi.
(c) Audrey.
(d) Doris.

5. What does Lucy say upon Russell's acceptance to college?
(a) Jesus, Mary, and Joseph!
(b) She wants him to make something of himself.
(c) She always knew he could do it.
(d) She wants him to work for the railroad.

6. What is installed in the house for Herb's job?
(a) A dishwasher.
(b) A refrigerator.
(c) A garage.
(d) A telephone.

7. In what areas is Russell's knowledge extremely limited?
(a) Composition and writing.
(b) Culture and politics.
(c) Latin and grammar.
(d) Baseball and tennis.

8. When the war is over, how does Russell secretly feel?
(a) He feels excited.
(b) He feels angry.
(c) He feels relieved.
(d) He feels disappointed.

9. What is Mimi's full name?
(a) Miriam Emily Nash.
(b) Mariah Anne Nash.
(c) Melinda Charlotte Nash.
(d) Melissa Jane Nash.

10. What vices does Aunt Sister have?
(a) She smokes, chews gum, and swears.
(b) She gambles, throws fits, and fights with strangers.
(c) She steals, lies, and cheats.
(d) She drinks, dances, and drives too fast.

11. With what military branch did Uncle Harold serve?
(a) The Marines.
(b) The Navy.
(c) The Coast Guard.
(d) The Army.

12. What is Herb's only vice?
(a) Betting on horses.
(b) Drinking alcohol.
(c) Smoking cigarettes.
(d) Going to nightclubs.

13. After he leaves for his Navy training, how long does it take for Russell to get homesick?
(a) Three days.
(b) A month.
(c) Twelve hours.
(d) Two weeks.

14. At what age does Mimi run away from the orphanage for good?
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Sixteen.

15. How does Doris feel after meeting her sister?
(a) She feels shabby in comparison.
(b) She feels only elation.
(c) She feels frustration with Lucy.
(d) She feels angry at Audrey's luck.

Short Answer Questions

1. Russell is shocked when Lucy decides to marry who?

2. What hero of Russell's does Harold dislike?

3. What job in the store will Mr. Simmons not allow Russell to do?

4. What is the community's problem with Joe Louis, the heavyweight champion?

5. Why has Uncle Charlie returned to Belleville?

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