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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Patty Jane change the longer Thor is gone?
(a) She starts asserting herself.
(b) She stops talking.
(c) She becomes meaner.
(d) She starts acting crazy.

2. Why does Harriet decide to go for a ride with Avel in Chapter 2?
(a) She recognizes him from a party.
(b) It is pouring rain.
(c) He is nice and his car is expensive.
(d) She has a lot of groceries to carry.

3. What is the name of the product that Thor will be the new face of?
(a) Crunchy Bits.
(b) Mighty Bites.
(c) Fightin' Flakes.
(d) Manly Munch.

4. What causes Patty Jane and Ione to become closer in Chapter 3?
(a) Joining a swimming club together.
(b) Their evening walks.
(c) Patty Jane's pregnancy.
(d) Ione's illness.

5. What does the crazy woman do before walking away in Chapter 7?
(a) She kicks the clerk.
(b) She shouts at Harriet.
(c) She knocks over a display case.
(d) She pushes her purchases onto the floor.

6. What does Patty Jane name her daughter?
(a) Nina.
(b) Natasha.
(c) Nelly.
(d) Nora.

7. Where does Patty Jane agree to go with Ione on Christmas Eve in Chapter 3?
(a) The hospital.
(b) To see Ione's in-laws.
(c) A cemetary.
(d) Church.

8. What event takes place the night before Avel leaves for South America?
(a) A family picnic.
(b) A combination bridal party and going away party.
(c) A memorial service for Thor.
(d) Nora's christening.

9. What is the only reason that Patty Jane will get out of bed in Chapter 7?
(a) To let Ione and Harriet into the apartment.
(b) To care for the baby.
(c) To eat.
(d) To collect the mail.

10. What is Avel's last name?
(a) Arnett.
(b) Adams.
(c) Ames.
(d) Adey.

11. What does the letter from Thor sent to Patty Jane in Chapter 10 say?
(a) That he left her for her own good.
(b) That he is alive and well.
(c) That he had amnesia for a long time.
(d) That he wants to see their child.

12. Why does Avel offer Thor a modeling job?
(a) Avel promised Harriet he would.
(b) Avel thinks Thor's image will improve sales.
(c) He knows with a baby on the way Thor needs a job.
(d) To thank him for the fight.

13. Who does Thor eventually spend the night with following his argument with Patty Jane in Chapter 6?
(a) A nurse.
(b) A waitress.
(c) A secretary.
(d) A cheerleader.

14. Where is "Patty Jane's House of Curl" set?
(a) Pittsburg.
(b) Minneapolis.
(c) Portland.
(d) Milwaukee.

15. How does Harriet learn about Avel's plane crash?
(a) By reading about it in the paper.
(b) Harriet hears his name read out on the radio.
(c) A police officer telephones her.
(d) His sisters tell Harriet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before realizing how much he loves Patty Jane, what does Thor briefly think about after his night out in Chapter 6?

2. What kind of company is Avel the heir of?

3. What is Patty Jane in awe of in Chapter 3?

4. Where do Avel and Harriet go after the event in Chapter 8?

5. How are the two women that Avel and Thor spend time with in Chapter 4 described?

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