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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 Finnerty say at the end of Chapter 4 to make Anita angry?
(a) That she is unintelligent and rude.
(b) That she has no class because of her humble background.
(c) That she does not deserve all that she has.
(d) That he could design a machine that is a better wife than she is.

2. What is the condition of the farm when Dr. Proteus first visits it?
(a) It is in pristine condition.
(b) The house on the farm is falling down.
(c) It needs a few repairs.
(d) It is very run-down.

3. What team is Shepherd captain of at the Meadows?
(a) The Yellow Team.
(b) The Red Team.
(c) The Green Team.
(d) The Blue Team.

4. How does Finnerty get into Dr. Proteus's office at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) He breaks down the door.
(b) He picks the lock.
(c) He still has the keys.
(d) He asks Katherine to let him in.

5. What does Kroner say at the end of Chapter 12 that Dr. Proteus has to do in order to get the job in Pittsburgh?
(a) Keep a secret for Kroner.
(b) Divorce Anita.
(c) Testify against Finnerty and Lasher.
(d) Reprimand Shepherd.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does everyone cover up Anita and Shepherd's fight?

2. What lie does Dr. Proteus tell to the Reeks and Wrecks?

3. Why does Finnerty not fit in at Ilium?

4. How does Anita react when Dr. Proteus tells her about his experience in Homestead?

5. How does Anita react to Dr. Proteus's initial lie about his night at the bar?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Hagstrom's wife start to cry during the Shah's visit?

2. What is Anita's greatest concern when she asks Paul about his night at the bar? What does this reveal about Anita?

3. What does Paul want to do for his and Anita's anniversary , and what does Anita want to do instead?

4. What does Anita say to Paul to try to convince him to become manager in Pittsburgh?

5. Describe Hackett's attitude towards the Army.

6. Why does Paul's car stall out, and who fixes it?

7. What is unique about the farm that Paul plans to visit in Chapter 14?

8. What is Dr. Proteus's position in the company?

9. What is Dr. Proteus's father famous for doing?

10. What does Finnerty do when he is allowed to walk around the plant alone?

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