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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. The priest reminds Papa of his earliest intentions of becoming a __________, though he never did.
(a) Builder.
(b) Student.
(c) Priest.
(d) Teacher.

2. Who does Ray lock in the closet for hours on end as a child, possibly causing him to have troubles in the modern time?
(a) Ralph.
(b) Dominick.
(c) Concettina.
(d) Thomas.

3. What does Dominick call the current Persian Gulf war when it is brought up in conversation?
(a) A pain in his side.
(b) Nothing.
(c) The truth.
(d) Vietnam II.

4. What does Papa's daughter tell him to do instead of just using poultices to help himself fight colds?
(a) Stop working so hard.
(b) Quit his job.
(c) Call off work.
(d) Take a nap.

5. Where does Papa hope to get Prosperine a job in order to make money for the household?
(a) Medical office.
(b) A seamstress shop.
(c) The local union.
(d) Mill.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sheffer points out that Thomas has also had troubles in ______________ in the past, so that might not be an option.

2. Dominick notes that it is an interesting coincidence that Papa worked with a ______________ one summer as did the twins.

3. Who is fired from his job at the plant and eventually becomes a greengrocer at Hurok's Market?

4. When Thomas dies, Dominick wonders if he is still a ___________ since his brother is now gone.

5. What is the problem that Dominick's hospital roommate continues to have as a result of a bleeding ulcer?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Dominick ask Ralph to do for him after he meets with Patel to talk about Thomas?

2. How does Papa become the first Italian boss in the textile mill where he works, according to his memoir?

3. What is the surprise that Dominick finds when he returns home on the eve of Thomas' hearing?

4. What does Pasquale do which makes Papa so upset that he begins to weep for Pasquale?

5. Where is Ignazia finally found after she leaves and the dog has been poisoned after her departure?

6. Who is revealed as being Dominick's father when Ray breaks his promise to Ma and tells Dominick?

7. What does Ray ask for when he does not recognize Dominick when he visits him, in this story?

8. What is the warning that Ralph gives to Dominick when he phones him up secretly?

9. How did Dominick get Thomas in trouble when they were kids and they were in mass with Ray and Ma?

10. What does Ray offer to help Dominick do when he is showing uncommon concern for him?

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