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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does the end of Chapter 13 say that Mudder goes through life doing?
(a) Laughing at fate.
(b) Shedding tears.
(c) Drinking the days away.
(d) Screaming at the neighbors.

3. When Maggie asks "Who?" as she wanders, who tries to answer her question?
(a) A beggar woman.
(b) A man passing by.
(c) A well-dressed gentleman.
(d) Mudder.

4. Who charges in to break up the saloon fight?
(a) A policeman.
(b) Mudder.
(c) Maggie.
(d) The spectators.

5. By what common name does the hasty businessman call the "painted" girl when he knocks into her?
(a) Jane.
(b) Mary.
(c) Nellie.
(d) Hattie.

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

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

8. As he refuses to take Pete's money, what does the waiter call Pete?
(a) A womanizer.
(b) A benefactor.
(c) A fool.
(d) An idiot.

9. What does the old woman say is Pete's response to Maggie's question?
(a) "Oh, hell, yes."
(b) "Of course."
(c) "We shall see."
(d) "Certainly not."

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

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

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

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

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

15. How many daughters does the bespectacled, mocking police justice say that Mudder has a record of ruining?
(a) 37.
(b) 42.
(c) 8.
(d) 12.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the "painted" girl end up in her wandering?

2. Who does Jimmie meet when he comes home late from work at the beginning of Chapter 10?

3. To whom in the crowd does the "painted" girl throw her glances?

4. After the saloon brawl with Pete, how long does Jimmie wait before returning home?

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

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