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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why isn't Mick getting enough sleep?
(a) She is sneaking out of the house at night.
(b) She has to sleep on the sofa.
(c) She is helping her father at night.
(d) She has to take care of her baby brother at night.

2. What does Mick suggest she and Harry do before they return to the meal?
(a) Swing from a rope.
(b) Swim naked.
(c) Build a raft.
(d) Dive in the water.

3. What does Jake's fellow workers think he is?
(a) A crazy man.
(b) A fugitive.
(c) A clown.
(d) A communist.

4. Why does Harry say he is leaving town?
(a) Because he can make better money in another town.
(b) Because he is afraid he'll go to jail for what he did.
(c) Because he wantsd to marry Mick and she says no.
(d) Because if he stays his mother will figure out what they did.

5. Where does Biff go during his Sunday break?
(a) To try to watch Mick Kelly.
(b) To the playground with Baby.
(c) To see Mr. Singer.
(d) To the playground to watch the children playing.

6. Why is Mr. Singer on the train?
(a) He is going to the Gulf on vacation.
(b) He is looking for a new home.
(c) He is going to visit his sister.
(d) He is going to visit his friend Antonapoulos.

7. When Jake asks Willie to tell him what happened, what does Willie say?
(a) He says he can't remember.
(b) He says his feet are still hurting, and no one gave them back to him.
(c) He says he was tired and in pain.
(d) He says he wants to be left alone.

8. What is the man named Simms trying to do to Jake Blount?
(a) Trying to convert him.
(b) Trying to be his friend.
(c) Trying to steal his money.
(d) Trying to join his cult.

9. What was wrong with Etta Kelly?
(a) She has influenza.
(b) She has bad cramps.
(c) She is sick with a diseased ovary.
(d) She has pnemonia.

10. Who does Biff watch for when he goes back to work in Part 2, Chapter 8?
(a) Mick Kelly.
(b) Lucille.
(c) Alice.
(d) Baby.

11. In Chapter 9 what is the Kellys biggest problem?
(a) Getting the house painted.
(b) Finding new boarders.
(c) Having enough money.
(d) Keeping track of the kids.

12. What does Biff do to the bedroom after Alice dies?
(a) He keeps it exactly the same.
(b) He scrubbs the floor.
(c) He paints the room.
(d) He remodels it.

13. Why does Mick think boys have it better than girls?
(a) Boys can get a part time job and not have to quit school.
(b) Boys can wear long pants or shorts.
(c) Boys can wear their hair short if they wanted too.
(d) Boys are stronger.

14. What does Dr. Copeland say when Jake enters his bedroom?
(a) He tells him to get out.
(b) He asks him what he wants.
(c) He gets up and shakes hands.
(d) He welcomes him inside.

15. Where is Jake Blount running as he tries to escape his problem?
(a) Out of town.
(b) Home.
(c) To the Kelly house to see Mr. Singer.
(d) To the New York Cafe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What grieves Dr. Copeland the most?

2. What is Dr. Copeland supposed to do on August 21, 1939?

3. Where is Antonapoulos when Mr. Singer goes to visit him at the asylum?

4. Where do Jake and Mr. Singer go in the beginning of Part 2, Chapter 13?

5. What happens to Dr. Copeland while he is at the courthouse?

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