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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Harrison brag to Rabbit that he once took Ruth for a weekend?
(a) Reno
(b) Miami Beach
(c) The Poconos
(d) Atlantic City

2. What event has taken Jack Eccles out of town when Mrs. Springer calls?
(a) A baptism
(b) A golf tournament
(c) A softball game
(d) A death in the family

3. When Mrs. Springer calls, Janice tells her that Harry is where?
(a) Allentown
(b) At home
(c) Brewer
(d) Harrisburg

4. What is the name of the nun at the front desk of the ER?
(a) Eleanor
(b) Bernard
(c) Mary
(d) Thomas

5. What news does Mr. Springer bring to Harry after the latter puts Nelson to bed?
(a) He has found someone to take over their lease
(b) Janice has fainted at church
(c) Janice will not be charged with manslaughter
(d) The car lot will be closing for business

6. Who made Janice switch obstetricians when she became pregnant a second time?
(a) Her mother
(b) Harry
(c) No one
(d) Her father

7. Which of the following is not a task that distracts Janice while the bath water is running?
(a) Dabbing a liquor stain from the carpet
(b) Putting away Nelson's crayons
(c) Hiding the whiskey bottle
(d) Throwing away the leftovers of lunch

8. Which of the following in not among the sentiments Mr. Springer relates to Harry while Janice is sedated?
(a) The Springers will try to make Harry feel more welcome
(b) Harry can keep his job at the lot
(c) He will pay the funeral expenses
(d) Harry is not entirely to blame

9. What fictional character does Nelson pretend to be when Janice is nursing?
(a) The Shadow
(b) Superman
(c) Howdy Doodie
(d) Mighty Mouse

10. Where is Harry when he calls Jack Eccles in this section?
(a) A drugstore
(b) The Sunshine Athletic Association
(c) A hospital
(d) Ruth's apartment

11. What noise wakes Nelson in this section?
(a) Janice's snoring
(b) A slamming door
(c) A breaking glass
(d) The television

12. Which vegetable does Nelson refuse to eat in the lunch that Janice makes him?
(a) Spinach
(b) Lettuce
(c) Celery
(d) Carrots

13. To what martyr does Mrs. Angstrom mockingly compare Janice?
(a) Sarah
(b) Joan of Arc
(c) Sebastian
(d) Saint Peter

14. Who has been paying Janice's rent in Rabbit's absence?
(a) Tothero
(b) Mr. Springer
(c) Eccles
(d) Mr. Angstrom

15. Why does Janice fear she will stab Rebecca if she tries to change her diaper?
(a) She was never good with pins
(b) She is beginning to resent the child
(c) She is drunk
(d) She has not slept all night

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Harry insist Ruth do to make up for her time with Harrison?

2. According to Lucy Eccles, of what is Harry not afraid?

3. Janice tells Rabbit she has lost what body part?

4. How many hours was Janice in labor with Nelson?

5. What does Billy Fosnacht steal from Nelson Angstrom?

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