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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what illness did the Nielsens' daughter die?
(a) Polio.
(b) Pneumonia.
(c) Diphtheria.
(d) Tuberculosis.

2. On what date was the Nielsens' biological daughter Vivian born?
(a) June 1, 1919.
(b) September 12, 1915.
(c) October 22, 1920.
(d) July 7, 1920.

3. What is the first question that Molly asks Vivian for her American History assignment?
(a) How old are you?
(b) What is the longest journey you have taken?
(c) Do you believe in ghosts?
(d) Where were you born?

4. What are the full names of Vivian's parents that Molly discovers from the ship logs at the library?
(a) William and Sarah O'Connell.
(b) Patrick and Mary Power.
(c) Raymond and Mary McAnally.
(d) James and Mary O'Brien.

5. How many months ago did Vivian's younger sister Maisie die, according to Molly's research in Section 4?
(a) 2 months ago.
(b) 5 months ago.
(c) 7 months ago.
(d) 8 months ago.

6. What is the name of the maid at the Nielsens' home?
(a) Sarah.
(b) Terry.
(c) Bess.
(d) Emily.

7. What does Molly say that her raven charm is supposed to protect the wearer from in Section 3?
(a) White men.
(b) Black magic.
(c) Temptation.
(d) Cowardice.

8. What are the names of the two delivery boys that work at Nielsen's store when Vivian begins living with the Nielsens?
(a) Philip and Paul.
(b) James and Edgar.
(c) Adam and Thomas.
(d) John and Peter.

9. What season is it when Vivian is thrown out from the Grotes' home?
(a) Winter.
(b) Autumn.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

10. What does Vivian's teacher give to her for her birthday in 1930?
(a) Currant bread.
(b) Potato cake.
(c) Banana bread.
(d) Rum cake.

11. How old does Mr. Grote tell Vivian he is in Section 3?
(a) 35.
(b) 32.
(c) 29.
(d) 24.

12. Who is the author of the poem that is cited in Section 3 with the lines, "Flow gently, sweet Afton, among thy green braes. / Flow gently, I'll sing thee a song in thy praise"?
(a) Percy Shelley.
(b) Lord Byron.
(c) Robert Burns.
(d) Emily Dickinson.

13. What is the name of the Grotes' youngest baby that Vivian begins caring for upon her arrival at their home?
(a) Missy.
(b) Paula.
(c) Nettie.
(d) Trinity.

14. What is Terry's last name in the novel?
(a) Jackson.
(b) Letterman.
(c) Gallant.
(d) Williams.

15. Who is the first of the seamstresses that Mrs. Byrne lets go from employment after the stock market crash?
(a) Fanny.
(b) Sally.
(c) Mary.
(d) Beth.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old did Molly turn on her birthday when her father gave her jewelry cards as a gift?

2. Where does Vivian say her mother's people were from in Ireland?

3. What was Vivian's sister Maisie's name changed to after she was adopted?

4. What Shakespearean play does Vivian quote when she says, "Who would have thought the old man to have had so much blood in him?"

5. When did "Black Tuesday" occur?

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