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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. How much does Ginnie say Selena owes her?
(a) $1.90.
(b) $2.90.
(c) $1.50.
(d) $2.00.

2. What does the Chief drive?
(a) A van.
(b) A city bus.
(c) A double-decker bus.
(d) A reconverted commerical bus.

3. Where is Muriel Glass' hotel located?
(a) Miami, Florida.
(b) Charlotte, North Carolina.
(c) Jacksonville, Florida.
(d) New York City.

4. Why does Ginnie like playing tennis with Selena?
(a) Selena is not a good tennis player.
(b) Selena always brings fresh tennis balls.
(c) Selena is a good tennis player.
(d) Selena always pays for the ride to the court.

5. How does Ginnie describe Selena's brother?
(a) Goofy.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Funny.
(d) Intelligent.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Saturday mornings does Ginnie play tennis?

2. Why does Ramona sleep on the edge of the bed?

3. Who does The Laughing Man speak to in the forest?

4. How old is the main character in 1928?

5. What does Seymour wear to the beach?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Ginnie suddenly forgive Selena's debt?

2. What does Franklin do to make Ginnie look at him in a positive light?

3. Why doesn't the narrator list all of the Chief's attributes?

4. What happens with Seymour and the trees?

5. Why is Mary Jane part of the story, Uncle Wiggly in Connecticut?

6. What is the issue with the book Seymour gives Muriel?

7. What leads the reader to believe that tension is building throughout the story?

8. Why does Muriel insist that Seymour isn't capable of harmful actions?

9. Why is the reader uncertain whether Seymour is going to shoot himself, Muriel or both when he grabs the pistol out of the suitcase?

10. What can the reader like about a character like Muriel?

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