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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Because of her thoughts of Pete, what does Chapter 8 say that Maggie grows to dislike?
(a) All of her dresses.
(b) Her neighborhood.
(c) Her apartment.
(d) Her looks.

2. What heroic figure is Pete likened to in Chapter 6?
(a) A knight.
(b) A king.
(c) A prince.
(d) A swordsman.

3. At the beginning of Chapter 2, where do Jimmie and his father meet Maggie?
(a) In the neighbor's apartment.
(b) On the street.
(c) At home.
(d) At the store.

4. What does Jimmie's father do to the two fighting boys?
(a) Pours beer on them.
(b) Kicks them.
(c) Screams at them.
(d) Punches them.

5. When Jimmie happens upon his furiously screaming mother, what does he tell her to do?
(a) Take a nap.
(b) Go back to the saloon.
(c) Come home.
(d) Stop shouting.

6. What is the name of Jimmie's youngest sibling?
(a) Pete.
(b) Maggie.
(c) Tommie.
(d) Roger.

7. How does the air in the collar and cuff factory make Maggie feel?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Happy.
(c) Strangled.
(d) Anxious.

8. To keep money in his pocket, what does Jimmie become?
(a) A policeman.
(b) A truck driver.
(c) An undertaker.
(d) A bartender.

9. What day does Maggie expect Pete to return?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Tuesday.

10. What is Jimmie's family's last name?
(a) Johnson.
(b) Jones.
(c) Murphy.
(d) Smith.

11. At the beginning of Chapter 9, what are the group of urchins watching intently?
(a) A street fight.
(b) A policeman's horse.
(c) The front door of a theater.
(d) The side door of a saloon.

12. What kind of girl does Chapter 5 say that Maggie grows up to be?
(a) An ugly girl.
(b) A pretty girl.
(c) A smart girl.
(d) A foolish girl.

13. What is Mudder famous for in Chapter 5?
(a) Going to court.
(b) Singing on street corners.
(c) Wandering around the city.
(d) Making fine clothes.

14. Why does Pete become more eloquent and elaborate in descriptions of his bravery and fighting skill?
(a) He notices Maggie is listening closely.
(b) He notices Jimmie is impressed.
(c) He is drunk and cannot help himself.
(d) He notices Mudder is listening closely.

15. In the opening scene of Chapter 1, what are the boys throwing at each other?
(a) Sticks.
(b) Balls.
(c) Bottles.
(d) Stones.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of what class of people are most of those attending the show with Pete and Maggie?

2. What act follows the dancing girl in the show that Maggie and Pete attend?

3. When they attend the show in Chapter 7, where do Pete and Maggie sit?

4. What does Jimmie threaten to do to Maggie if she does not "shut up"?

5. During the show, what is Pete watching?

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