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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. About what does Billy say Norman talks to him while they are out fishing?
(a) Norman tells him how to clean and fillet fish and dress deer.
(b) Norman tells him old stories.
(c) Billy says they don't talk much while they are out on the water.
(d) Norman tells him about girls.

2. How does Chelsea greet her father?
(a) She pretends she does not see him.
(b) By shaking hands.
(c) With formality.
(d) With a long hug and kiss on the cheek.

3. What slight derogatory comment does Norman make about Bill?
(a) That his teeth aren't very nice for being a dentist.
(b) That his dental work prices are outrageous.
(c) That he wants to sleep in the same room with Chelsea.
(d) That his son seems somewhat illiterate.

4. About what does Norman try to talk?
(a) California.
(b) Billy.
(c) Fishing.
(d) Baseball.

5. With what does Ethel replace the food Billy has in his hand?
(a) Pizza from the night before.
(b) Two protein shakes.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Sandwiches, milk and raspberries.

6. How does Chelsea greet her mother?
(a) Her mother is not there; she's gone up to change.
(b) With a demand that she make some of her special tea.
(c) With indifference.
(d) Warmly.

7. What does Chelsea say about Norman's retirement dinner?
(a) She does not mention the retirement dinner.
(b) That she was sorry she didn't go.
(c) That she was so proud of him giving his speech.
(d) That she thought it wasn't elaborate enough for how important Norman was to the company.

8. What is Bill's response about Billy's announcement?
(a) That there are still snacks in the cooler they brought.
(b) He hestitates to join the ladies as he is afraid of bears.
(c) That maybe Norman will take him fishing if Billy asks politely.
(d) That he can't believe his son is actually going to read a book in the summer.

9. Why does Ethel talk to Norman before he leaves?
(a) She doesn't catch him before he's gone.
(b) To ask him to do something about the spider.
(c) To suggest he wear a raincoat.
(d) To ask him to take her to town before he leaves.

10. How does Norman take Ethel's suggestion?
(a) He pretends he does not hear her.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He argues.
(d) He agrees with her.

11. What does Norman say about his and Chelsea's relationship?
(a) That Chelsea was adopted and Norman could never feel like she was his child.
(b) That they did not like each other.
(c) That he thought they got along quite nicely.
(d) That he didn't like her because she was a girl.

12. What is Norman's response to Ethel's reply?
(a) He should have talked to the boyfriends about how to get Chelsea pregnant.
(b) That Ethel never thought he was handsome.
(c) That Chelsea would have adjusted.
(d) That he bet Bill Ray couldn't hit the side of a barn with a shotgun.

13. What song does Ethel sing?
(a) Camp Oolaooda song.
(b) Camp Koochakiyi song.
(c) Love Me Tender.
(d) Camp Ticochee song.

14. About what awkward arrangement does Bill ask?
(a) Nothing.
(b) If Bill can talk to Charlie alone to settle that Chelsea is Bill's girlfriend.
(c) Whether he and Chelsea can share a room though they're not married.
(d) If Bill can borrow money for the trip to Europe.

15. What is the purpose of the things that are hanging?
(a) To show some family movies to Bill Ray.
(b) To make the living room more natural.
(c) To demonstrate Norman's former prowess as a hunter.
(d) To wish Norman a Happy Birthday and welcome to Chelsea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Bill and Norman talk about mostly at the beginning of their conversation?

2. What is the first thing Norman says to Billy after his father goes outside?

3. Who goes down to the lake?

4. What does Ethel suggest to Norman?

5. What does Norman give Billy to read?

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