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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does the "painted" girl end up in her wandering?
(a) Among rows of houses.
(b) Uptown.
(c) Near the river.
(d) Outside Pete's saloon.

2. How does Maggie feel when Pete and Nellie leave?
(a) Dazed and astounded.
(b) Relieved and relaxed.
(c) Anxious and worried.
(d) Angry and hurt.

3. What is the first object thrown in the saloon fight?
(a) A beer glass.
(b) A lemon.
(c) A tin pail.
(d) A chair.

4. To whom in the crowd does the "painted" girl throw her glances?
(a) Older men who are alone.
(b) Single men in fine clothes.
(c) Working class men with their wives.
(d) The rural and untaught men.

5. To whom does Mother proclaim her grief, saying, "May Gawd forgive dat girl"?
(a) The neighbors.
(b) The priest.
(c) Jimmie.
(d) The old woman.

6. What has been done to the apartment when Jimmie arrives home from work?
(a) It is beautiful and spotless.
(b) It has been tidied up.
(c) It is dirty and smelly.
(d) It has been completely trashed.

7. While at work in the saloon, what color jacket does Pete wear?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) White.
(d) Brown.

8. Where does Jimmie hide after the saloon fight to avoid being caught?
(a) At the apartment.
(b) In a dark corner.
(c) Under a table.
(d) In the park.

9. What is the name of the "forlorn woman" who is wandering at the beginning of Chapter 15?
(a) Sadie.
(b) Nellie.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Hattie.

10. After Jimmie decides to go after Pete, who blocks Jimmie's exit from the apartment?
(a) Mudder.
(b) Maggie.
(c) The old woman.
(d) Pete.

11. From where do the spectators watch the saloon fight?
(a) Under the saloon doors.
(b) Just inside the saloon.
(c) Through the windows.
(d) Through the side door.

12. How does Maggie look at Pete as they listen to the singer in Chapter 12?
(a) With suspicion and jealousy.
(b) With fear and respect.
(c) With wonder and reliance.
(d) With anger and remorse.

13. Where does Jimmie tell Mudder that Maggie has gone?
(a) To the show.
(b) To Pete's house.
(c) To the devil.
(d) To the saloon.

14. As punishment for corrupting Maggie, what does Jimmie threaten to do to Pete?
(a) Report him to the police.
(b) Fight with him.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Break his nose.

15. Who comes into the apartment to stare at Maggie when she comes home?
(a) The women and children of Rum Alley.
(b) The old woman.
(c) The police.
(d) The men of Rum Alley.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what four animals are the fighters in Chapter 11 compared?

2. When Jimmie surveys the apartment, what does he notice is missing from the nail behind the door?

3. What does the old woman say is Pete's response to Maggie's question?

4. Based on the anger of Maggie's family, how does Chapter 16 say Pete feels?

5. What is the name of the next door neighbor who Mudder says she warned Maggie about?

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