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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. Whose vehicle does Clive Jr. run into in town?
(a) Vera's.
(b) Ralph's.
(c) Rub's.
(d) Sully's.

2. What is sitting on a tree stump when the men return to work on the Anderson house?
(a) A keg of beer.
(b) A car.
(c) A scarecrow.
(d) A statue.

3. Who is the druggist at the OTB?
(a) Jacko.
(b) Mack.
(c) Dave.
(d) Ron.

4. What is the tipping point in Vera's mental health?
(a) Peter's moving in with Sully.
(b) Her daughter ran away.
(c) Ralph had an affair.
(d) She lost her job.

5. What doe the judge point out about Officer Raymer?
(a) He has a bad record.
(b) He has been terminated.
(c) He is an exemplary officer.
(d) He is on leave.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ruth stop in to see Miss Beryl?

2. How much does Sully charge Carl for the item in #115?

3. What beverage does Miss Beryl drink as she watches the falling snow?

4. Why is there a warrant out for Sully's arrest?

5. Who/what has been the major force of change in Sully's life?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain a situation where Sully is very generous with Carl's belongings.

2. What is the state of Peter's life and why does he not want to return to West Virginia?

3. Why does Rub quit and leave the job site after Peter returns with some beer in the afternoon?

4. What are the circumstances that make Rub quit the job?

5. Why does Sully have only two weeks to move out of Miss Beryl's house?

6. What changes has Ruth made in her life?

7. What influence has Peter had on Sully's life?

8. Describe Sully's encounter with Officer Raymer.

9. Why is Miss Beryl questioning her allegiance to Sully and thinking that Clive Jr. might be right about him?

10. Why does Sully think he has been caught working?

(see the answer keys)

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