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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of good deal does Dr. Kennicott make that he will not explain to Carol?
(a) A land deal.
(b) He gets a great price on a car.
(c) A pharmaceutical monopoly.
(d) A partnership at his practice.

2. What woman invites Dr. Kennicott over for a beer?
(a) Mrs. Dyer.
(b) Vida.
(c) Bea.
(d) Mrs. Westlake.

3. During the war, what does Cy develop a positive reputation for?
(a) Organizing a food drive.
(b) Enlisting in the army.
(c) Beating up a local German.
(d) Being faithful to his wife.

4. Who moves into Carol's home?
(a) Dr. Kennicott's brother.
(b) Her sister.
(c) The Smails.
(d) Mrs. Dyer.

5. What does Erik want to do for a living?
(a) Design women's clothing.
(b) Be a dancer.
(c) Open a school for the blind.
(d) Join the opera.

6. In Chapter 24, what piece of clothing does Carol compare her life to?
(a) Dr. Kennicott's hunting coat.
(b) Her wedding dress.
(c) Guy Pollocks yellow tie.
(d) Bea's socks.

7. How does Gopher Prairie feel about the Great War, when it begins?
(a) It's not their business.
(b) It will change the world.
(c) Hopeful for industry.
(d) Saddened by the fighting.

8. During the war, how does Gopher Prairie suddenly get rich?
(a) Corn.
(b) Metal.
(c) Wheat.
(d) Gold.

9. Who do Carol and Dr. Kennicott run into in Minneapolis?
(a) Bea.
(b) The McGanums.
(c) The Dyers.
(d) Mrs. Bogart.

10. How many times a week does Dr. Kennicott shave?
(a) Five.
(b) Zero.
(c) Three.
(d) Seven.

11. In Chapter 17, what does Carol try to drink?
(a) Whiskey.
(b) Beer.
(c) Wine.
(d) Vodka.

12. What is the name of Percy Bresnahan's company?
(a) Ford and Percy Motors.
(b) Velvet Motor Car Company of Boston.
(c) American Rides.
(d) Gilded Cages of Percy's Perfection.

13. How many hours was Carol in labor?
(a) Nine.
(b) Three.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

14. Who tarnishes Fern's reputation?
(a) Cy.
(b) Fern.
(c) Vida.
(d) Mrs. Bogart.

15. What movie does Carol criticize to Dr. Kennicott?
(a) Down Over Yonder.
(b) Casablanca.
(c) Gone With the Wind.
(d) Right on the Coco.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carol receive for Christmas at the beginning of Chapter 16?

2. How is Hugh's emotional state described?

3. During the war, Carol is a volunteer what?

4. What do Bea and her son fall ill with?

5. What untrue rumor is spread about Miles, following Bea's death?

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