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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. Sully says he could sell his father's house ________________.
(a) in the Spring.
(b) after he pays the back taxes.
(c) without any regret.
(d) as soon as the kitchen is upgraded.

2. Under what terms could Sully buy his father's house?
(a) If he pays the back taxes.
(b) If he can build a tall fence around it.
(c) If he would turn it into apartments.
(d) If he agrees not to turn it into a bar.

3. In what state is Clive Jr. accumulating speeding tickets?
(a) Michigan.
(b) Ohio.
(c) West Virginia.
(d) Pennsylvania.

4. What beverage does Miss Beryl drink as she watches the falling snow?
(a) Apple cider.
(b) Tea.
(c) Hot chocolate.
(d) Coffee.

5. What does Vera do to protest her dislike of Peter's working with Sully?
(a) She stays locked in her bedroom.
(b) She threatens to disinherit him.
(c) She calls him on the phone constantly.
(d) She has Ralph talk to him about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what street is Sully's father's house located?

2. What is sitting on a tree stump when the men return to work on the Anderson house?

3. With what town does New Bath have a rivalry?

4. From where has Peter just returned?

5. What decision has Clive Jr. made?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to Vera when she learns that Peter is moving in with Sully?

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

3. What does Sully do that makes him regret his actions, especially when he needs money so desperately?

4. What changes has Ruth made in her life?

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

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

7. What is Sully's general opinion of authority and how does he exhibit his views?

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

9. How does Miss Beryl feel about Sully's imminent move?

10. How has Sully's luck begun to change while he was in jail?

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