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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 17's winter outing, what game does the group play?
(a) Snow tag.
(b) Charades.
(c) Hide and seek.
(d) Bridge.

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

3. What type of fish does a shopkeeper try to talk Carol out of?
(a) Trout.
(b) Salmon.
(c) Codfish.
(d) Bass.

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

5. In June, what type of storm is common in Gopher Prairie?
(a) Dust bowls.
(b) Tornadoes.
(c) Heat-lightning.
(d) Wind storms.

6. How old is Vida when she marries?
(a) 40.
(b) 22.
(c) 29.
(d) 39.

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

8. Who is Carol excited to call after returning from vacation?
(a) No one.
(b) Vida.
(c) Erik.
(d) Bea.

9. In Chapter 16, who flirts with Bea?
(a) Guy Pollock.
(b) The Red Swede.
(c) Cy.
(d) Dr. Kennicott.

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

11. What does the in-crowd refer to newcomer Erik as?
(a) Error.
(b) Ethel.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Imogene.

12. Carol tells Vida she can only be happy with what out of Gopher Prairie?
(a) A renaissance.
(b) Perfection.
(c) Fortune.
(d) It's destruction.

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

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

15. When his wife dies, Carol discovers Champ where?
(a) On the railroad tracks.
(b) In her house.
(c) On a ledge.
(d) Lying across his wife's grave.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who moves into Carol's home?

3. What instrument lies useless in Carol's home?

4. Who plays a game with Carol, as though she is going to shoot him?

5. Why is Carol embarrassed to walk with Mrs. Flickerbaugh?

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