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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 20, why does Carol decide she's "part of the town"?
(a) The Kennicotts are added to the census sign.
(b) She feels controlled by the town's mindset and fights.
(c) The Kennicott name is engraved in a church pew.
(d) The town honors her anniversary of living there.

2. How is Hugh's emotional state described?
(a) Cold and calculating.
(b) Thoughtful and casual.
(c) Eager and sensitive.
(d) Pretty but dumb.

3. What weather greets the Kennicotts when they return from vacation?
(a) Sleet.
(b) Lightning.
(c) Snow.
(d) A tornado.

4. Why does the shopkeeper want to sell Carol something better?
(a) He does not like Carol.
(b) She is the doctor's wife.
(c) He knows the codfish is bad.
(d) He has a crush on her.

5. Percy Bresnahan tells Carol they should have lunch where?
(a) At his hotel.
(b) At his mother's.
(c) In Boston.
(d) In New York.

6. In Chapter 16, what is Carol's personal mantra?
(a) I must go on.
(b) Money can buy happiness.
(c) Forget them all.
(d) The best will win.

7. What type of review does the theater group's play receive in the paper?
(a) A dishonest, glowing review.
(b) An embarrassing review.
(c) A lukewarm review.
(d) Well-deserved praise.

8. What does Dr. Kennicott plan to do but never does?
(a) Screen in the porch.
(b) Fix the oil leak on the car.
(c) Repair the floor.
(d) Change the light fixtures.

9. When the women of the town finally call on Bea when she is ill, how does Miles react?
(a) He starts to cry.
(b) He sends them away.
(c) He thanks them for their kindness.
(d) He invites them in.

10. What part does Carol play in Bea's wedding?
(a) The piano player.
(b) Bridesmaid.
(c) Maid of Honor.
(d) Patroness and manager.

11. Following Hugh's birth, what is the biggest event for Carol?
(a) Carol's fortieth birthday.
(b) The demolition of the town hall.
(c) Dr. Kennicott's reluctance to have more children.
(d) Vida's wedding.

12. Who replaces Bea as Carol's help?
(a) No one will take the job.
(b) Juanita Haydock.
(c) Viktoria.
(d) Oscarina.

13. What do Bea and her son fall ill with?
(a) TB.
(b) Smallpox.
(c) Typhoid.
(d) Pneumonia.

14. What does Raymie do for a living?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Business.
(c) Dentistry.
(d) Farming.

15. What is the name of the theater group Carol starts?
(a) The Art Club of Gopher Prairie.
(b) Gatekeepers of Gopher Prairie.
(c) Shakespeare's Groundlings.
(d) The Gopher Prairie Dramatic Association.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 33, what does Carol decide about Erik?

2. What do Erik and Carol have in common?

3. What does Vida become interested in, once married?

4. During the war, what does Cy develop a positive reputation for?

5. In Chapter 17's winter outing, what game does the group play?

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