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

2. Why does Peter want to work with Sully during the semester break?
(a) He doesn't have any money.
(b) He doesn't want to go home.
(c) He wants to get to know Sully better.
(d) He is bored.

3. How much money does Sully win playing cribbage with the police while in jail?
(a) About $500.
(b) $50.
(c) Over $200.
(d) Almost $300.

4. Why does Ruth stop in to see Miss Beryl?
(a) To take her to BINGO night.
(b) To thank her for calling the police on the day of the shooting.
(c) To bring her some groceries.
(d) To get her recipe for pumpkin pie.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Carl want out of Sully's father's old house?

2. Whose vehicle does Clive Jr. run into in town?

3. Why can Sully not move out of Miss Beryl's house by the first of the year?

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

5. What does Miss Beryl miss about Sully's not being around so much anymore?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What deal do Sully and Carl make regarding hardwood flooring from the Bowdon house?

3. Why are the town's hopes for some economic recovery dashed again?

4. What changes has Ruth made in her life?

5. What self destructive behavior does Clive Jr. exhibit after the failure of the theme park deal?

6. What does Peter think is wrong with his mother given her recent behavior?

7. What are the terms of Sully's becoming owner of the house on Bowdon Street?

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

9. Describe Sully's encounter with Officer Raymer.

10. How does Sully convince Rub to return to work with him?

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