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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. Why does Grandma Kurnitz especially see no point in doing this?
(a) Her life is a waste.
(b) Eddie will not be coming home any time soon.
(c) Bella has a learning disability and is immature.
(d) The boys are educated enough.

2. How does Grandma Kurnitz feel?
(a) Annoyed.
(b) Sad.
(c) World weary.
(d) Angry.

3. From what had Eddie's wife suffered?
(a) Birth defects.
(b) Mental illness.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Anemia.

4. What happens because the boys are not sure of their uncle's occupation?
(a) They let their imaginations work overtime.
(b) They call him and ask him.
(c) They tell the two men where to find their uncle.
(d) They worry about him.

5. What does it mean to be stealthy?
(a) Ignorant and lazy.
(b) Strong and healthy.
(c) Secret in action or character.
(d) Stealing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Grandma and her daughter, Bella, work?

2. Who is speaking at the beginning of the scene?

3. Why are these dreams unrealistic?

4. What fascinates the boys?

5. What does Louie give the boys for keeping silent if anyone should come looking for him?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Louie feel about being at Grandma's home? About what is Bella adamant?

2. What has hurt the family?

3. How does the scene open?

4. How strong is Bella compared to her siblings?

5. What has happened to Bella?

6. Describe the confrontation between Bella and Grandma Kurnitz.

7. What is Bella and Johnny's plan?

8. What do the boys learn about their father?

9. What is Eddie's experience as a salesman?

10. Why is Bella happy the boys are still there?

(see the answer keys)

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