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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Angel tells Michael, "You and God better not expect much," he replies ...
(a) "God will supply all my needs."
(b) "I don't want anything."
(c) "I want everything."
(d) "Time waits for no man."

2. Why did Alex tell his lover Mae that he never wanted Sarah?
(a) He never believed he was Sarah's biological father.
(b) He did not want to be financially responsible for Sarah.
(c) He had a legitimate family of his own.
(d) He only wanted sons to carry on his legacy.

3. When Michael Hosea sees Angel for the first time, what does God tells him?
(a) "Take my yoke upon you."
(b) "Those without sin may cast the first stone."
(c) "This one, beloved."
(d) "For I know the plans I have for you..."

4. What is the name of the prostitute who is Sarah's only friend?
(a) Lucky.
(b) Mai Ling.
(c) Duchess.
(d) Mary.

5. When Michael went to Sacramento, who did he take with him?
(a) Angel.
(b) Paul.
(c) A stranger.
(d) The Duchess.

6. What feature in the cabin did Angel compare her life to?
(a) The barren fireplace.
(b) The rickety rocking chair.
(c) The cold ice chest.
(d) The small, empty trunk.

7. When Michael was telling Angel his plans for the land and the cabin, Angel said that he had enough work planned to last a long while. What was his reply?
(a) "It will keep us busy for a while."
(b) "We will do it together."
(c) "It'll take us a lifetime."
(d) "It won't take too long."

8. What two subjects was Lucky never allowed to talk about with Angel?
(a) Politics and Religion.
(b) Marriage and Children.
(c) Men and God.
(d) Sex and Love.

9. Why didn't Angel want to fall in love?
(a) She thought it meant losing control of her emotions, will and life.
(b) She didn't want to be a mother and housewife for the rest of her life.
(c) Her greatest desire was to be left alone, to answer to no one.
(d) She wanted to be free to court with other men, never to settle down.

10. Where was Michael's last stop before leaving Sacramento?
(a) A church.
(b) A brothel.
(c) A general store.
(d) A bar.

11. Why did Angel jump off the wagon when Michael tried to take her home?
(a) She didn't want to go back to the cabin.
(b) She thought he was going to punish her.
(c) She didn't want to sit close to him.
(d) She was angry and wanted to walk.

12. After her first week on her feet, why did Angel finally come out of the cabin?
(a) She was lonely, and wanted Michael's company.
(b) She was bored and tired of being cooped up in the cabin.
(c) She wanted to see how close civilization was.
(d) She wanted to get to work to pay back Michael.

13. When Angel thinks that everyone she draws close to leaves, what does she say is deadly?
(a) Hate.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Hope.
(d) Love.

14. What does Angel tell the Altmans to try and keep them from wintering with the Hoseas?
(a) She says she met Michael in a brothel.
(b) She says the cabin is very small and food is limited.
(c) She says that as newlyweds they require their privacy.
(d) She says wild wolves have claimed a neighbor's child.

15. What members of the Altman family died on their way to Oregon?
(a) Twin baby daughters.
(b) An aunt and uncle.
(c) A son and grandma.
(d) A sister and family pet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who introduced Michael to the Lord?

2. What happened to Lucky and Mai Ling, Angel's co-workers, after Angel left Pair-a-Dice?

3. How did Angel feel when she walked in the cabin after returning from Pair-a-Dice?

4. Why didn't Mae want Sarah to thank Alex for the presents he'd left?

5. How did Angel feel about the camaraderie between the Altmans?

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