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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. In what month does this section of reading take place?
(a) November
(b) July
(c) September
(d) May

2. On what minor success does Eccles congratulate Harry during their golf game?
(a) Always finding his ball in the rough
(b) Not getting winded from the walking
(c) Never missing the ball with his swing
(d) Making par on one hole

3. What ecstatic poet does Eccles frequently read to his daughter?
(a) Rumi
(b) Blake
(c) Kabir
(d) Belloc

4. In his flustered outburst at the end of this section, what does Eccles call Harry?
(a) A coward
(b) A sinner
(c) A hedonist
(d) An idiot

5. Going into Churchtown, what slow-moving vehicle does Harry pass?
(a) An elderly cyclist
(b) A tractor
(c) A Depression-era jalopy
(d) An Amish buggy

Short Answer Questions

1. In what quarter of the game does Harry completely forget about the crowd?

2. What type of flower garden does Eccles secure Harry a job tending?

3. About how old was Mrs. Smith's son when he was killed in World War II?

4. Which of the follow is not something Ruth lists as something johns get from her but not from their wives?

5. What does Ruth say she used to enjoy doing?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harry find out that his child has died?

2. How does Ruth make fun of Harry regarding Chinese food?

3. What is Harry's work situation after he returns home?

4. What does Harry Angstrom confess to Eccles that he believes is his place in the universe?

5. Describe Ruth's high school relationship with Harrison.

6. How does Harry run into Tothero in this section?

7. How is Janice's attitude toward Rabbit conflicted at this point?

8. What factors cause Harry to storm out of Club Castanet?

9. What disagreement do Harry and Ruth have regarding religion?

10. Describe Rabbit's run to the hospital.

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