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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the next door neighbor who Mudder says she warned Maggie about?
(a) Sheila McMasters.
(b) Sandy MacDonald.
(c) Sadie MacMallister.
(d) Sally McCallister.

2. What does Pete throw on the table just before falling asleep?
(a) His beer glass.
(b) Two or three bills.
(c) A used cocktail napkin.
(d) A handful of coins.

3. What is the name of the companion who enters the saloon with Jimmie?
(a) Mike.
(b) David.
(c) Billie.
(d) Roger.

4. After the saloon brawl with Pete, how long does Jimmie wait before returning home?
(a) A month.
(b) Several hours.
(c) A number of days.
(d) Two weeks.

5. How does Pete treat Maggie as they watch the beginning of the show?
(a) Angrily.
(b) Graciously.
(c) Fearfully.
(d) Rudely.

6. When Maggie relates the tragic tales of her childhood, who does Pete denounce as "jays"?
(a) Jimmie and Blue Billie.
(b) Mudder and the old woman.
(c) Mudder and Fader.
(d) Jimmie and Mudder.

7. Who answers the "painted" girl's remarks with, "It's a fine evenin', ain't it?"?
(a) A boy with blond curls.
(b) A laboring man.
(c) A young man in a light overcoat and derby hat.
(d) An old fat man.

8. How do the men staring at Maggie make her feel?
(a) Happy.
(b) Excited.
(c) Proud.
(d) Afraid.

9. At the beginning of Chapter 12, what is the ballad singer wearing?
(a) A scarlet dress.
(b) A black gown.
(c) A purple dress.
(d) A pink tutu.

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

11. When Jimmie arrives home in Chapter 15, what major event has happened?
(a) The old woman has fallen.
(b) Mudder has died.
(c) Pete has destroyed the apartment.
(d) Maggie has returned.

12. What is Mudder raving about when Jimmie arrives home in Chapter 13?
(a) The dirty apartment.
(b) The neighbors.
(c) Jimmie.
(d) Maggie.

13. What material is used for the front of the saloon building where Pete works?
(a) Metal.
(b) Oak.
(c) Bamboo.
(d) Glass.

14. What is Pete doing as he polishes the beer glass behind the bar?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Talking to his boss.
(c) Whistling.
(d) Singing.

15. To what four animals are the fighters in Chapter 11 compared?
(a) Panther, tiger, snake, and lion.
(b) Lion, tiger, snake, and cat.
(c) Bull dog, rooster, lion, and snake.
(d) Panther, rooster, bull dog, and cat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Maggie meet as she wanders among the rows of houses?

2. When Maggie approaches Pete in the side street, what does he tell her to do?

3. What is the name of the "forlorn woman" who is wandering at the beginning of Chapter 15?

4. What is Pete's condition throughout Chapter 18?

5. What does Jimmie do when Maggie cries out to him?

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