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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. Whose death was more real to Sam than the death of her father when she was a child?
(a) Kennedy's.
(b) Colonel Blake's.
(c) Martin Luther King's.
(d) John Lennon's.

2. What does Sam think of her name?
(a) She wants to be called Lisa.
(b) She uses it to fool people.
(c) She hates it.
(d) It's an all-purpose name.

3. How does Sam think Emmett has been progressing over the years?
(a) He has been getting more agitated.
(b) He has been getting more crazy.
(c) He has been mellowing out.
(d) He has been getting more complacent.

4. What is the name of the wildlife refuge that George mentions to Sam that has eagles?
(a) Caewood's Pond.
(b) Devil's Backbone.
(c) King Hill.
(d) Monkey's Eyebrow.

5. What is the furthest Sam has run?
(a) Five miles.
(b) Ten miles.
(c) Six miles.
(d) A marathon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Dawn want to "play"?

2. What does Sam buy at Flag Days?

3. What is the shape of Lonnie's birthmark?

4. How much does Emmett complain that his skin doctor appointment costs?

5. Who does Martha work with at the beauty shop that thinks Emmett is cute as a bug's ear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the excuse Sam thinks to herself that might keep her from going to Lonnie's brother's wedding?

2. What is the difference between Dwayne and Emmett in relation to Vietnam?

3. Why does Emmett warn Sam and Lonnie not to let Moon Pie outside when the leave for Caewood's Pond?

4. Describe the section of town where Tom has his garage.

5. Why does Hopewell have Flag Days?

6. How does the media treat the elections as Sam and Emmett watch the coverage on TV?

7. How does Sam see the waitress at Howard Johnson's where she, Mawmaw, and Emmett eat on their trip?

8. Why doesn't Sam believe that Emmett brought his Army jacket on the trip to Washington because he thought it might be cold?

9. Why doesn't Lonnie want to be an electrician?

10. How does Sam think society has changed towards women becomeing pregnant out of wedlock?

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