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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What word best describes Jimmie's attitude as he leaves the apartment to find Pete?
(a) Fury.
(b) Fear.
(c) Disgust.
(d) Irritation.

9. When Freddie offhandedly invites Maggie to leave with him, where does Maggie say she is going?
(a) To the saloon.
(b) Nowhere.
(c) To look for Pete.
(d) Home.

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

11. 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.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What material is used for the saloon doors?

3. As Chapter 17 opens, from where are most of the people in the crowd coming?

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

5. As punishment for corrupting Maggie, what does Jimmie threaten to do to Pete?

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