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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. What does Nordstrom do when Berto comes in?
(a) He shoots him.
(b) He stabs him.
(c) He grabs Berto and throws him out the window.
(d) He hides.

2. While Sarah is in the bathroom, what does Nordstrom do?
(a) He calls the police.
(b) He runs out of the hotel room.
(c) He takes a gun from her purse and puts it under his mattress.
(d) He looks out the window.

3. They stop for the night at a homesteader's home where Samuel does what?
(a) Becomes friends with the homesteader.
(b) Takes an interest in the man's daughter.
(c) Meets his future wife.
(d) Helps with the farming.

4. What does Tristan do to the officer?
(a) He shoots him.
(b) He tries to strangle him.
(c) He yells at him.
(d) He beats him nearly to death.

5. Who does Ludlow insist on tutoring?
(a) His niece, Isabel Two.
(b) His friend, Isabel Two.
(c) His ranch foreman's daughter, Isabel Two.
(d) His daughter, Isabel Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does Ludlow stay in his room after his sons leave?

2. Where does Tristan quickly go to follow the Irishmen?

3. In the summer, Tristan makes imaginary plans with Susannah, but only wants what?

4. Tristan finally tells Susannah of his plans to meet his grandfather where?

5. About what does Isabel think regarding one of her sons?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does does Nordstrom do on his way to his appointment with the psychiatrist?

2. What does Nordstrom do to Berto?

3. What takes place at the meeting between Nordstrom, Sarah, and Slats?

4. How does Tristan play a role in Susannah's suicide?

5. How do the boys learn of Samuel's death? How does Tristan react to his death?

6. What does Tristan do during the six years he spends at sea?

7. What does Nordstrom do with his money?

8. How does Tristan escape the hospital? What does he do after his escape?

9. Why does Ludlow send One Stab to Helena?

10. What does Phillip discuss philosophically that seems to upset Nordstrom?

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