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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. Who is upset at the beginning of the novel?
(a) A child.
(b) A baby.
(c) A man.
(d) A woman.

2. Why is Delia in St. Louis?
(a) To meet her husband.
(b) To look after Della.
(c) To get a job.
(d) To look after Jack.

3. What did Jack bring with him to a cemetery?
(a) A pillow.
(b) Socks.
(c) A hat.
(d) A blanket.

4. Why is Della still angry with Jack after their date?
(a) He ate all her food.
(b) He did not talk during the date.
(c) He embarrassed her.
(d) She is not angry with him.

5. Who helps Della escape the cemetery?
(a) Jack.
(b) Bradshaw.
(c) Her father.
(d) The guard.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Della's job?

2. Why did Della move to St. Louis?

3. What note does Jack receive about his mother from his father?

4. What does the letter Jack receives from Teddy say?

5. What happens when Jack sees Della in the street the day after they meet?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Bellafointaine?

2. What does Jack's father do?

3. Why is Della upset when she sees Jack the day after Thanksgiving?

4. What had Della mistook Jack for when they first met?

5. Who is Delia?

6. What does Della want to be someday?

7. How does Della think Jack is living his life?

8. Who is upset at the beginning of the novel?

9. Who is Lorraine?

10. Who is Jack?

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