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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. What does Norman ask Chelsea about the rental car?
(a) How much it costs to rent it.
(b) How many miles is on it.
(c) How smoothly does it drive.
(d) What make it is.

2. Who doubts what he says he saw?
(a) Chelsea.
(b) Norman.
(c) Everyone.
(d) Billy.

3. Who is with Chelsea?
(a) Charlie.
(b) No one.
(c) Her best friend from high school.
(d) Bill.

4. What does Chelsea say about her attitude over the years?
(a) She has had a chip on her shoulder.
(b) She has been indifferent.
(c) She has been belligerent.
(d) She has been sorrowful.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chelsea say in response to Norman's question about the car?

2. How does Norman talk as he and Billy head to the boat?

3. What financial question does Norman ask Bill?

4. For what does Chelsea apologize?

5. What does Ethel do after Norman and Billy leave?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the two fishermen's interaction as they leave for the dock.

2. Give a brief synopsis of the conversation Chelsea and Ethel have about Norman as Chelsea just arrives.

3. One of the statements Bill makes to Norman about Norman's teasing suggests that Chelsea has already prejudiced Bill towards Norman. Describe the scene and say if you think it was fair or wise of Chelsea to "warn" Bill.

4. The scene when Billy Ray is introduced gives subtle clues as to how Norman may not be quite as gruff as first appears and how Chelsea misses the clue. Elaborate on this scene.

5. What theme is illustrated by what Ethel does right after Norman and Billy leave?

6. What do you think this first interaction that you described in question #31 implies?

7. Describe Ethel's concern and role in that day's fishing venture.

8. How does the first interaction between Chelsea and her parents show the reader the relationship between Chelsea and each of her parents?

9. What does Ethel do after Norman and Billy leave?

10. What can be inferred by the fact that Norman calls Billy by the name Chelsea from time to time?

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