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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of vehicle were the couples going to use on New Year's Eve in Chapter 4?
(a) A flashy convertible.
(b) A limo.
(c) A horse-drawn carriage.
(d) A bus.

2. What do Harriet and Ione go to the store for in Chapter 7?
(a) Diapers.
(b) Clothes.
(c) Cigarettes.
(d) Milk.

3. How does Thor find the modeling shoot in Chapter 5?
(a) Difficult.
(b) Embarassing.
(c) Fun.
(d) Exciting.

4. What had been the original plan on New Year's Eve in Chapter 4?
(a) To watch a firework display.
(b) To go to the city's downtown area.
(c) To go to the country club.
(d) To go to a friend's cabin in the woods.

5. How does Avel get on in South America?
(a) He has a wonderful time.
(b) He has a terrifying time.
(c) He has a horrible time.
(d) He has a stressful time.

6. Where do Thor and Patty Jane argue in Chapter 6?
(a) At home.
(b) At a restaurant.
(c) The grocery store.
(d) The doctor's office.

7. At what time does Thor head for home following his night out in Chapter 6?
(a) Nine A.M.
(b) Noon.
(c) Dawn.
(d) Four A.M.

8. How does Avel know the therapist he introduces to Patty Jane in Chapter 8?
(a) They worked together as teenagers.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) From college.
(d) From church.

9. What does Avel send Patty Jane in Chapter 9?
(a) Money.
(b) A pair of baby booties.
(c) A birthday card.
(d) A necklace.

10. What does Patty Jane think of Avel when they meet for the first time?
(a) She thinks Harriet could do better.
(b) She finds him selfish.
(c) She distrusts him.
(d) She is impressed.

11. From which country have many of the residents of the community immigrated from?
(a) Poland.
(b) Norway.
(c) Germany.
(d) Russia.

12. What is Thor's last name?
(a) Rongstad.
(b) Ryland.
(c) Rolvaag.
(d) Rasmussen.

13. Where do Avel and Thor actually go on New Year's Eve in Chapter 4?
(a) A bar.
(b) A street party.
(c) A friend's house.
(d) A concert hall.

14. Who wrote the letter that Harriet shows Avel in Chapter 6?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A college professor.
(c) A police officer.
(d) A bartender.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Nora during the prologue of the novel?

2. According to Nora, when did her father disappear?

3. What does Thor want to buy the baby in Chapter 6?

4. What does Patty Jane become angry at Ione for in Chapter 9?

5. What event takes place the night before Avel leaves for South America?

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