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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 does Eugene not tell about his new job?
(a) The Leonards
(b) Ben
(c) Eliza
(d) Oliver

2. In this chapter where does Eugene's father take him?
(a) To a local tavern
(b) Across the street from his shop for a soda
(c) To the local food market
(d) To the World's Fair

3. What does Eliza want from Oliver?
(a) The angel in front of his shop
(b) His stonecutter shop
(c) For him to move back to Dixieland
(d) She needs money for her roominghouse

4. Who is haveing a baby in this chapter?
(a) Mrs. Selbourne
(b) Eliza
(c) Helen
(d) Daisy

5. Who dies of typhoid in this chapter?
(a) Ben
(b) Helen
(c) Grover
(d) Oliver

Short Answer Questions

1. Who brings Oliver a suitcase full of alcoholic beverages?

2. At this point in the book, where is Ben working?

3. What prompts Gant's rampage in this chapter?

4. In Chapter 23 where does Eliza go?

5. From time to time, where to Gant and Eugene go?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the significance of Ben's appearance in the last chapter?

2. How has Eugene changed from his first semester at college to his last?

3. The Gant family is quite dysfunctional how do you think this issue is reflected in the lives of the children?

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

5. In this chapter (26) Eugene takes trip with some friends to Charleston what is the most significant episode on this trip? Briefly explain.

6. Why do you think Eugene is trying to put and weight and why does he feel so bad about not being able to go to war?

7. Briefly contrast the role of Eliza and Mrs. Leonard in Eugene's life.

8. Why do you think all of the Gant boys seem to want to go to war?

9. How do you think this chapter (24) reflects the heart of the Leonards as educators.

10. How does Eugene handle the loss of the relationship with Laura?

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