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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. She writes Eugene a letter, what devastating news does it contain?
(a) Her father's business has collapsed
(b) She is gravely ill
(c) She is marrying someone else
(d) Her father is dying

2. What does Helen vow after the funeral?
(a) That she is moving back to Dixieland
(b) That she will care for Gant no matter what
(c) That she hates her family
(d) That she will no longer care for Gant

3. Who is Laura James?
(a) A young prostitute
(b) A fellow student
(c) A distant cousin
(d) The daughter of a wealthy merchant

4. Who does Gant say is an alcoholic?
(a) Daisy
(b) Laura
(c) Eliza
(d) Helen

5. Who attends Eugene's graduation from the university?
(a) Both of his parents
(b) Laura
(c) None of his family
(d) Luke and Helen

6. What response does Eugene get to his question, "Where is the world."
(a) Everywhere
(b) Nowhere - You are the world
(c) In our hearts
(d) All around us

7. Why does Gant travel to Baltimore?
(a) To see his homeplace
(b) To face criminal charges
(c) To visit Steve and his wife
(d) For more medical treatment

8. Who comes to Eugene's room?
(a) Louise
(b) Mrs. Bowden
(c) Helen
(d) Josie

9. Who is especially sad to see Eugene go off to college?
(a) Eliza
(b) the Leonards
(c) Helen
(d) Gant

10. Who takes Eugene to a Negro prostitute?
(a) Jennings Ware
(b) Guy Doak
(c) Hugh Barton
(d) Jim Trippette

11. What is the center of Altamont called?
(a) The Park
(b) The Commons
(c) The Square
(d) The Mall

12. How is Eugene received when he returns to the university?
(a) He is well accepted
(b) He is a joke on campus
(c) No one really knows he is there
(d) He is still not accepted

13. How old is Eugene when he and Laura have an affair?
(a) 18
(b) 16
(c) 21
(d) 26

14. Who is Eugene's new roomate?
(a) Bob Sterling
(b) Jennings Ware
(c) Guy Doak
(d) Hugh Barton

15. When the undertaker fixes Ben's body, what is Eugene's reaction?
(a) He thanks the undertaker
(b) He is still displeased
(c) He laughs hysterically
(d) He and Luke get into an argument

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard do not think Eugene is ready to do what?

2. How much does Eugene weigh when he enters college?

3. To whom does Eugene write a letter?

4. What is the result of Eugene and Laura's relationship?

5. What family is particularly noted as being present at the funeral?

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