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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 are the final words George says to Ellen as he disappears up the stairway?
(a) That she should call on the boys for help
(b) That she should remember that she has a duty
(c) That the family is nearing bankrupt because of the medical bills
(d) That she should remember that he takes the night shift

2. What color is Teresa's coat on the first morning she arrives at the Gulden house?
(a) Orange
(b) Purple
(c) Red
(d) Yellow

3. What is the project Kate is asked to call on a young mother about?
(a) Sewing ruffles for curtains
(b) Stenciling flowers on a crib
(c) Knitting baby booties
(d) Crocheting a baby blanket

4. Why does Kate say her mouth tastes like tin?
(a) Because of the cancer
(b) Because of the platinum in the chemotherapy
(c) Because of the restrictive diet
(d) Because of the anti-depressants

5. Where is Jonathan's father for the Thanksgiving holiday?
(a) In New York City
(b) At his uncle's
(c) At his stepdaughter's
(d) At his aunt's

Short Answer Questions

1. What day do Brian and Jeff return home for Thanksgiving?

2. What is the store Ellen says her mother loves most?

3. What is Ellen's job in New York?

4. How long does Ellen plan to remain at home during her visit?

5. What day does Ellen say she'll be back?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Ellen say tips her off to the fact that Jules has been talking to her mother and what does that say about the relationship between Jules and her mother?

2. What is the difference between the bedtime songs sang by Ellen's mother and those of her father, and what is their effect on Ellen?

3. Briefly describe the conversation that occurs when one of the women asks if George is taking time off.

4. What questions does Ellen ask about the organization of the book club and what does Kate respond?

5. Briefly describe the conversation that occurs as Kate and her guests try to decide on a color scheme for decorating the Christmas trees?

6. What does Ellen expect she'll find with regard to her mother's physical condition and what does she actually find?

7. What are some of the noises Ellen hears while she's in jail?

8. What is the final thing George says to Ellen before she leaves the restaurant where they'd met for lunch and what is her response?

9. What does Teresa say about Kate's bathing?

10. List at least three details Ellen recalls about the hospital where her mother was given chemotherapy.

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