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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ellen think of milkmen?
(a) They steal from mailboxes.
(b) They are all a little crazy.
(c) They are beneath her dignity.
(d) They are the nicest people in the world.

2. Harland asks Jimmy if he doesn't mind being seen with a ___________ like him.
(a) Jailbird.
(b) Cat chaser.
(c) Rooster.
(d) Scarecrow.

3. Stan used to say to Ellen, "No time to get tight like______".
(a) Twilight.
(b) A tightrope.
(c) Hindsight.
(d) Fright.

4. Mr. Snow says actors and actresses are put on the market like what?
(a) Vegetables.
(b) Milk cows.
(c) Forged art.
(d) Patent medicines.

5. In the Chinese restaurant, what song is the jazz band playing when Dutch and Francie are dancing?
(a) In the Mood.
(b) Take the A Train.
(c) Caravan.
(d) Hindustan.

6. Where does Jimmy work as a reporter?
(a) At the Voice.
(b) At the Herald.
(c) At the Times.
(d) At the Post.

7. What does Harland say of the photographs in the paper?
(a) They are interesting.
(b) They are risque.
(c) They are badly taken.
(d) They are tasteless.

8. Jimmy Herf thinks reporters are what?
(a) Parasites.
(b) Respectable.
(c) Important.
(d) Rodents.

9. According to the "tramp", there is more wickedness in one block in New York City than in a square mile in _______.
(a) Nineveh.
(b) Hell.
(c) Constantinople.
(d) Syria.

10. What is Stan's occupation?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Club owner.
(d) Student.

11. What do the Herfs smuggle into the country from their trip abroad?
(a) Alcohol.
(b) Papayas.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Exotic birds.

12. Who has gotten her throat X-rayed?
(a) Cassie.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Ruth Prynne.
(d) Mrs. Sunderland.

13. According to Stan, what was Athens built of?
(a) Ivory.
(b) Goldmarble columns.
(c) Glass.
(d) Plaster.

14. What does the "tramp" that Joe and Skinny encounter think people need?
(a) A good meal.
(b) Earthquake insurance.
(c) A swift kick in the pants.
(d) God.

15. What do the girls where Anna works elbow each other to turn in?
(a) Poker chips.
(b) Dance checks.
(c) Stolen watches.
(d) Time cards.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Stan refer when he is trying to light himself on fire?

2. To where does Rosie want to make a getaway?

3. What does Billy' think of the X-ray treatment?

4. What does Anna say about children in Chapter 17?

5. What is Stan doing in a mirror in Chapter 12?

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