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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 brings Oliver a suitcase full of alcoholic beverages?
(a) Luke
(b) Eugene
(c) Steve
(d) Helen

2. What caused the scar on Eugene's forehead?
(a) He was kicked by a horse
(b) He was hit in the head by his father's hammer
(c) He fell in a well
(d) He was hit by a gate handle

3. Where is Guy Doak from?
(a) New Orleans
(b) New Bedford
(c) New York
(d) New Jersey

4. What job does Eugene have?
(a) He works with his father
(b) He sells magazines
(c) A paper route
(d) He sells produce

5. In this chapter what problem is Gant obviously still battling?
(a) Arthritis
(b) Prostate cancer
(c) Alcoholism
(d) Brights disease

Short Answer Questions

1. What characteristic do most of Ben's girlfriends have in common?

2. Who does Mrs. Leonard help with information about the war?

3. Who is the previous employee?

4. In Chapter 23 where does Eliza go?

5. By the age of 15 what set of literary facts does Eugene know?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe Oliver Gant's experience in Sydney.

2. Is there any significance to the fact that Helen is the one who takes Gant to Baltimore for treatment of his cancer?

3. Briefly explain why Helen's wedding at the Presbyterian church is important.

4. Do you think that the fact that Eugene is so young when he goes off to college has any effect on him?

5. Why do you think Eugene does not tell the Leonards about his job as a paper boy?

6. Describe the effect going to the Leonard's school has on Eugene.

7. Briefly describe how Eugene sees his siblings.

8. Briefly describe Eugene's experience as a paper boy.

9. Briefly describe Gant's deteriorating family situation.

10. Why is Laura James an important character?

(see the answer keys)

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