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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 Ruth find odd about Rabbit's underpants?
(a) They have a tear in them
(b) They are have a paisley design
(c) They are so small
(d) They look brand new

2. What does Eccles call Harry after the latter suggests he is on a quest?
(a) A prodigal
(b) A fool
(c) A vagrant
(d) A prophet

3. Where is Harry's son, according to Janis?
(a) His bedroom
(b) His mother's house
(c) She does not know
(d) School

4. Why does Rabbit get a damp towel from the bathroom?
(a) He needs to clean his shoes
(b) He wants to wipe Ruth's face
(c) He spills his drink on the carpet
(d) Ruth is feeling overheated

5. For what ostensible expense does Harry give Ruth fifteen dollars at the end of dinner?
(a) Taxi fare
(b) Apartment utilities
(c) Rent
(d) Car payments

Short Answer Questions

1. During what Catholic holy day does this section of reading take place?

2. After Allie betrays her, where does Ruth go for sexual pleasure?

3. What information does Allie tell Ruth in high school?

4. What drink is Janis drinking when Harry returns home?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Harry resent Ruth's going to the bathroom after sex?

2. What has Rabbit decided about Ruth by the end of this section?

3. Describe Lucy Eccles.

4. What does Mr. Springer tell Harry when they first talk after Rebecca's death?

5. What job does Ruth now have and why did she get it?

6. Why does Harry fear he has killed a second child while speaking to Ruth?

7. Describe Harry's dream at the beginning of this section.

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

9. How does Rebecca Angstrom die?

10. What has Harry decided about God by the end of the novel?

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