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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. Where does Del spend time at Uncle Craig's house in order to avoid his dead body?
(a) Back porch
(b) Veranda
(c) Den
(d) Kitchen

2. How does Del feel when her mother comes to school to present a prize for an essay contest?
(a) She retreats into depression
(b) She is in agony
(c) She is very proud
(d) She endures her mother's public persona

3. How old is Del in this chapter?
(a) 14
(b) 18
(c) 16
(d) 12

4. What group does Del's mother eventually join?
(a) The Garden Club
(b) Daughters of the American Revolution
(c) The Great Books discussion group
(d) The Democratic fundraising group

5. Everything is ________________ in town.
(a) More expensive
(b) More desirable
(c) Happier
(d) Louder

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the town where Del's family lives on the outskirts?

2. Which of the following activities does Del's mother not do?

3. How long to Uncle Bill and Aunt Nile stay at Del's house?

4. How does Del believe her prayer is answered?

5. Where does Del put Uncle Craig's manuscript?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where do Del's aunts move after Uncle Craig dies?

2. Why does Benny ask Del if she can write?

3. What does Del learn about Uncle Bill shortly after he leaves?

4. Who is Mary Agnes?

5. Who is the surprise visitor from America who arrives at Del's house one day?

6. How does the story begin?

7. What is Owen's idea to help save Major?

8. What is Del's mother's position on religion?

9. What is especially troubling for Del about the plan to kill Major?

10. What is the fate of Uncle Craig's manuscript?

(see the answer keys)

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