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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

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

3. Who does Maggie meet as she wanders among the rows of houses?
(a) A working man with a load of firewood.
(b) A woman in stylish clothes.
(c) A stout, well-dressed gentleman.
(d) A small boy selling newspapers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the next door neighbor who Mudder says she warned Maggie about?

2. How do the men staring at Maggie make her feel?

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

4. How many customers are in the saloon while Pete polishes the beer glass?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Based on the insights given in Chapter 12, how does Maggie feel about Pete? How does Pete feel about Maggie?

2. How does Mudder treat Maggie when Maggie finally returns home? What is Maggie's reaction to Mudder's treatment?

3. How do attitudes change toward the "painted" girl as she moves through the various districts of the city?

4. What are the women in the dark hallway saying as Jimmie passes them on his way out to find Pete?

5. How does Pete rationalize his lack of guilt in the situation with Maggie?

6. Why is Mudder raving when Jimmie finally comes home after his saloon fight?

7. How does Nellie manipulate Pete to get him to leave with her?

8. What is ironic about Mudders condemnation of Maggie's evil ways?

9. What is the state of the apartment when Jimmie arrives home in Chapter 10?

10. What does Jimmie do when the policeman arrives to break up the saloon fight?

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