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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. When the old woman tells her tale in Chapter 10, what does she say that Maggie asks Pete?
(a) When she would see him again.
(b) If she could live with him.
(c) If he loved her.
(d) If he would marry her.

5. For whom is the "forlorn woman" looking?
(a) Blue Billie.
(b) Pete.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Jimmie.

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

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

8. How many customers are in the saloon while Pete polishes the beer glass?
(a) None.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Seven.

9. Which friend of Pete's is among the women in the saloon with him?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Sadie.
(c) Nellie.
(d) Hattie.

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

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

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

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

14. How much time passes between Chapter 16 and Chapter 17?
(a) Several years.
(b) Several days.
(c) Several months.
(d) Several weeks.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Maggie asks "Who?" as she wanders, who tries to answer her question?

3. By what common name does the hasty businessman call the "painted" girl when he knocks into her?

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

5. From where do the spectators watch the saloon fight?

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