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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. How long did Francis and Annie court before they married?
(a) Two years.
(b) Three months.
(c) Six months.
(d) A month and a half.

2. Who does Fiddler Quain tell Francis he’ll have to forgive?
(a) His traitorous hands.
(b) Harold Allen.
(c) His baby for falling.
(d) Himself.

3. What does Francis say he wants from his visit to Annie in Chapter 6?
(a) A fresh start.
(b) Forgiveness.
(c) Just money and wine.
(d) Just to see everyone.

4. Whose letter is the only letter Francis has saved?
(a) Annie.
(b) Helen.
(c) Peggy.
(d) Billy.

5. What explanation does Annie give Francis, for why she never said anything about him dropping Gerald?
(a) She thought he would come back and atone for it himself.
(b) She didn’t want him to stay away from the house.
(c) There was no use talking about it.
(d) She already knew how sorry he was.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator say the clouds resemble, when Francis is standing in the junkyard doorway?

2. What revenge did Helen get on her mother?

3. What does Francis say his mother tried to do to the neighbors’ property?

4. What image does Katrina’s poet have of her?

5. What was Francis’ job when he was living with Helen?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Francis describe having met Helen when he was younger?

2. Describe the vision Francis sees at Colonie Street.

3. What was Francis’ mother’s relationship with Katrina Daugherty like?

4. Describe Annie’s greeting when Francis arrives at her house.

5. What does Francis buy from Rosskam, and what is its significance?

6. Why is Helen angry with Francis, when she thinks about him in the hotel?

7. How did Helen’s father’s death change her life?

8. What kind of peace does Francis make with Annie?

9. Describe Helen’s relationship with Arthur.

10. How did Helen’s mother and brother cheat her?

(see the answer keys)

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