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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. In Chapter 3, how long has Alec owned Collier's Auto?
(a) 10 years.
(b) 14 years.
(c) 17 years.
(d) 9 years.

2. What month does Vera come back to Connaught with Daniel?
(a) June.
(b) July.
(c) May.
(d) August.

3. How old was Alec's cousin Rose when a man named Billy Atkins liked to tease her?
(a) 14.
(b) 17.
(c) 15.
(d) 16.

4. In Chapter 1, how old is Alec?
(a) 77.
(b) 71.
(c) 73.
(d) 69.

5. How many children does Marker have?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 4.
(d) 6.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alec dream in Chapter 1?

2. In Chapter 9, what direction does Alec search when he is looking for the steer he thinks Marker stole?

3. How tall is Vera?

4. How old was Alec when he got his first job?

5. What was Alec's occupation until he was 52?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did Vera do when she and some of her army companions went to visit New York City?

2. What does Alec remember about Vera's absence?

3. What does Alec say about Yankee fans?

4. In Chapter 8, why did Vera quit writing Earl?

5. Why does Daniel think that he will not make friends in Connaught?

6. What does Daniel like to do every night after supper in Chapter 7?

7. What type of marker is on Martha's grave?

8. What caused Vera to hate her father?

9. Who cleans up for Alec and why?

10. What does Alec remember doing in his dream in Chapter 1?

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