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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. In Chapter 21, how long does Joan have to apply to the school Professor Mason wants her to apply to?
(a) Until Thanksgiving.
(b) January 2.
(c) January 31.
(d) Until Christmas.

2. In Chapter 17, when is Jax to report to North Carolina?
(a) Winter.
(b) September 1.
(c) October 10.
(d) Fall.

3. What is Professor Mason's first name?
(a) Robert.
(b) Bartram.
(c) William.
(d) Ellsworth.

4. When do people leave food in Chapter 24?
(a) Every night.
(b) Early morning.
(c) Mid-afternoon.
(d) Mid-morning.

5. In Chapter 15, what does August make for breakfast?
(a) Grits and salt pork.
(b) Bacon and eggs.
(c) Grits and ham.
(d) Ham and eggs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to the North house in Chapter 24 early in the morning?

2. In Chapter 23, when is Joan supposed to hear back about her art college application?

3. How long did it take the jury during Derek's trial to issue a guilty verdict?

4. After Hazel's father died, by how much does Mrs. Finely overpay her monthly bill?

5. Why is Stanley not able to walk Miriam down the aisle?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Derek's trial like?

2. How do the visits August makes to see Derek affect her?

3. What does Miss Dawn tell Joan when Joan tells her about applying to art school in London?

4. How does Mya react when the World Trade Center towers fell and the Pentagon was attacked?

5. In Chapter 22, how does Miriam hear about the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon?

6. Why is Derek arrested in Chapter 18?

7. How does Myron die?

8. Why does Joan go to Sunday Mass?

9. How long has Miss Dawn known August?

10. Who calls in Chapter 23, and what decision is made after the call?

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