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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. "Like a beacon in the darkness," where did Angel go to when she arrived in Sacramento?
(a) The local brothel.
(b) The Lucky Dollar Saloon.
(c) Hochschild's General Mercantile.
(d) Last Chance Livery.

2. Who does Angel and Elizabeth think that Miriam is in love with?
(a) Paul.
(b) A stranger.
(c) Michael.
(d) Duke.

3. After Angel announced the birth of the Altman's son, what did John ask?
(a) "Another baby boy! I knew it!"
(b) "The lord has blessed me with a son."
(c) "Are you sure everthing's alright?"
(d) "What did you say his name was?"

4. What was the one gift Angel could give Michael?
(a) Her obedience.
(b) Her faith.
(c) Her name.
(d) Her body.

5. What was Michael's reply when Angel asked if it bothered him when men stared at her?
(a) "Sometimes."
(b) "I'm flattered."
(c) "Always."
(d) "Never."

Short Answer Questions

1. What was in the pocket-sized packet that Miriam give to Michael for Angel?

2. What does a panic-stricken Miriam ask Angel to help her with in Chapter 24?

3. What is the House of Magdalena?

4. What Christmas gift did Angel make for Miriam?

5. What did Miriam do to keep Paul from leaving?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Paul think of Miriam? What is his reaction to her and why?

2. Why does Angel begin to think that there is potential for a relationship between Michael and Miriam?

3. In Chapter 32, what is the conflict between newlyweds Miriam and Paul?

4. in Chapter 33, why and where does Paul go look for Angel? How does this journey effect him?

5. How is the timing of Michael and Ange's deaths significant?

6. What happens when Angel and Michael are alone in Joseph Hochschild's store in Chapter 23?

7. In Chapter 22, Angel gets a glimpse of a talent other than prostitution that might help her to make a living. How did she discover it, what is it, and where does she put it to use?

8. In Chapter 27, where is Angel when she hears God's voice, and what does He tell her?

9. What foreshadowing takes place in Chapter 25 concerning Angel's worshipful adoration of Michael?

10. What happens in Chapter 23 after Michael has retrieved Angel for the second time?

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