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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The memoir goes into details about how Italian families negotiate a ___________ for their children.
(a) First communion.
(b) Baptism.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Funeral.

2. Papa buys a police dog in order to track _____________ into the woods in order to exact his revenge.
(a) Vincenzo.
(b) Ralph.
(c) Prosperine.
(d) Ignazia.

3. Because Papa was able to stop ____________, he is promoted to a nighttime supervisor at Plant 2.
(a) Rising costs.
(b) Unionization.
(c) Pay raises.
(d) A mutiny.

4. Papa writes a letter about the passing of Vincenzo to his mother, only to find out she has died of ____________.
(a) Malaria.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Cancer.
(d) A broken heart.

5. What kind of work can Papa not get so he has to take a job as a night janitor at the public library?
(a) Writer.
(b) Doctor.
(c) Artist.
(d) Mason.

6. When Dominick finally falls asleep after his long drive, he dreams of unbaptized ____________ trapped under the ice.
(a) Cats.
(b) Babies.
(c) Mothers.
(d) Men.

7. Who is the attendant that has been ignoring Thomas in the rec room when Dominick sees his brother?
(a) Broom.
(b) Tex.
(c) Billy.
(d) Robocop.

8. Dominick notes that it is an interesting coincidence that Papa worked with a ______________ one summer as did the twins.
(a) Vincenzo.
(b) Smith.
(c) Drinkwater.
(d) Paulzia.

9. Ray admits that he is the one who is planting the mystery ____________ at the cemetery.
(a) Carnations.
(b) Roses.
(c) Tulips.
(d) Daisies.

10. Papa is told that he will work alone and that he will have to work twice as hard, so he does and becomes a __________.
(a) Union organizer.
(b) Foreman.
(c) Security guard.
(d) President.

11. Prosperine quotes to Papa that, "You'll save a __________ and lose your wife!"
(a) Tear.
(b) Moment.
(c) Penny.
(d) Piece of pride.

12. Papa will not let the local priest _________ the girl as she was made from sin, according to his belief.
(a) See.
(b) Hold.
(c) Baptize.
(d) Bury.

13. Patel wants to find out more about why Dominick continues to use the word __________ to describe the process of therapy.
(a) Torture.
(b) Jail.
(c) Prison.
(d) Autopsy.

14. Where does Dominick wake up after falling off the ladder at the Rood's house?
(a) Shutter Creek.
(b) Shanley Memorial.
(c) Rosalina Memorial.
(d) Three Rivers.

15. What are Papa's friends trying to talk him into, though he is trying to be firm about his decision?
(a) Communion.
(b) Remarriage.
(c) Divorce.
(d) Baptism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Papa offers to take both Ignazia and Prosperine into his home, though Prosperine will be the ___________.

2. Papa agrees to get the Italian vote for ___________ if they men promise to track down Prosperine.

3. Sheffer and Dominick think that Thomas will not get anything more out of another year at ___________.

4. Why is Ray going to the doctor in the first place? He has some minor _____________ in his legs.

5. Who refuses to say how he will vote when it comes to Thomas' hearing about his release?

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