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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Maggie approaches Pete in the side street, what does he tell her to do?
(a) Come back in a few hours.
(b) Go away and stay away.
(c) Come inside the saloon.
(d) Meet him on Friday night.

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

3. Based on the anger of Maggie's family, how does Chapter 16 say Pete feels?
(a) Pursued.
(b) Thrilled.
(c) Proud.
(d) Worried.

4. During Chapter 18, how many women surround Pete?
(a) Three.
(b) A half dozen.
(c) A dozen.
(d) Ten.

5. When Jimmie surveys the apartment, what does he notice is missing from the nail behind the door?
(a) The broom and dustpan.
(b) Maggie's jacket and hat.
(c) The frying pan and spatula.
(d) Mudders scarf and coat.

6. Who throws the first punch in the saloon fight?
(a) Jimmie.
(b) The saloon owner.
(c) Pete.
(d) Jimmie's companion.

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

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

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

10. Who else is drinking at the bar during the verbal exchange between Jimmie, his companion, and Pete?
(a) Mudder.
(b) A quiet stranger.
(c) An old man.
(d) An old woman.

11. Who does Jimmie meet when he comes home late from work at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) A policeman.
(b) Mudder.
(c) Maggie and Pete.
(d) The old woman.

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

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

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

15. What material is used for the saloon doors?
(a) Glass.
(b) Metal.
(c) Bamboo.
(d) Oak.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Mother proclaim her grief, saying, "May Gawd forgive dat girl"?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 12, what is the ballad singer wearing?

3. When Freddie offhandedly invites Maggie to leave with him, where does Maggie say she is going?

4. What drink do Jimmie and his companion order?

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

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