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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. Who does Carol meet through the Marburys?
(a) Stewart Snyder.
(b) Dr. Kennicott.
(c) Harry Haydock.
(d) A film star.

2. What vice of Dr. Kennicott's does Carol despise?
(a) Womanizing.
(b) Chewing tobacco.
(c) Gambling.
(d) Drinking.

3. How does Dr. Kennicott describe the party hosts at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Inspiring.
(b) Fascinating.
(c) Square.
(d) Pious.

4. What type of party does Carol attempt to throw during the winter?
(a) Skiing.
(b) Sledding.
(c) Skating.
(d) All answers are correct.

5. How was Mrs. Vopni's husband killed?
(a) By a train.
(b) Smoking.
(c) Murder.
(d) Drowning.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is unique about the suit Carol wears in Chapter 9?

2. How does Dr. Kennicott describe the people of Gopher Prairie?

3. How does Carol describe Mr. Dashaway's furniture?

4. How much money does Bea hope to make as a maid?

5. In Chapter 15, what role does Carol attempt to perfect?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Main Street in Gopher Prairie.

2. What is Fern accused of by Mrs. Bogart and what is the effect on Fern?

3. Through what club does Carol first feel like she might be able to make a difference in Gopher Prairie?

4. In what way does Carol try to convince herself Gopher Prairie is like New York?

5. How does Maud attempt to lure Dr. Kennicott to her home?

6. Carol goes through a phase where she loves being a housewife. Why?

7. Describe the character Carol.

8. On the train ride Carol takes in Chapter 3, how are the passengers described?

9. The townspeople often talk about money. What are some examples of this and how it affects Carol?

10. What is Carol's family background and how does this affect her financial situation?

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