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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. When does William begin attending Northwestern University?
(a) August 1977.
(b) August 1979.
(c) August 1976.
(d) August 1978.

2. What family members go to Sylvie's college graduation?
(a) None of them.
(b) All but Rose.
(c) Julia and William.
(d) Emeline and Cecelia.

3. How long does the call last when William calls home and tells his parents he is engaged to Julia?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 35 minutes.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

4. What food does William make for Julia and her sisters when they get together to discuss their mother moving?
(a) Pasta and marinara sauce.
(b) Chicken and potatoes.
(c) Ham sandwiches.
(d) Roast beef sandwiches.

5. How tall is William when he finishes high school?
(a) 6 feet 7 inches.
(b) 6 feet 3 inches.
(c) 6 feet 4 inches.
(d) 6 feet 5 inches.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many rules did Dr. Naismith have when he invented basketball?

2. Where is Ceceila painting murals when her mother announces she is moving?

3. How long have William and Julia been married, when he leaves?

4. When Rose calls a family meeting for the first time after Charlie's death, how old is Izzy?

5. How long does Sylvie allow the boys to kiss her in the library?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Julia takes Rose to the airport?

2. After Sylvie has to drop out of college, how is she able to reenroll?

3. What announcement does Rose make after Charlie's funeral?

4. What does Sylvie learn about Cecelia on Julia's wedding day?

5. What conversation do William and Sylvie have outside William and Julia's apartment one night, and why does it feel dangerous later?

6. What does Rose wear when she works in her garden?

7. What realization does Sylvie come to regarding her relationship with her mother?

8. After Charlie dies, what is the last conversation Sylvie remembers having with him?

9. How does Rose react when she learns Cecelia is pregnant?

10. What is said about Charlie during his wake?

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