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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 William first meets Julia's family, what poet does Charlie think William should know?
(a) Longfellow.
(b) Bryant.
(c) Emerson.
(d) Whitman.

2. What color are baby Alice's eyes?
(a) Blue.
(b) Gray.
(c) Green.
(d) Brown.

3. Where do the sisters gather after their mother says she is moving?
(a) The home where they grew up.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) Mrs. Ceccione's place.
(d) William and Julia's apartment.

4. What is the mascot at Northwestern?
(a) Wildcats.
(b) Crusaders.
(c) Cardinals.
(d) Vikings.

5. When William helps vet players during summer training camp in August 1983, how many of the players have been in car accidents?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before Charlie's funeral, how many funerals had William attended?

2. What nationality is the florist for William and Julia's wedding?

3. How tall is William when he finishes high school?

4. How long after Charlie dies is the funeral held?

5. In 1981, how long has Sylvie been working at the Lozano Library?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does William start missing classes?

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

5. What does William receive from his father when he is in the hospital recuperating from his knee injury in 1982?

6. Is William an only child?

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

8. What thoughts does William have after he lets Julia read his book?

9. What is said about Charlie during his wake?

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

(see the answer keys)

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