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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. Who does Rudolph introduce to Gretchen as the assistant store manager?
(a) Brian Bane
(b) Bradley Whitfield
(c) Bryant Hall
(d) Bradford Knight

2. What business does Rudolph decide to buy?
(a) Coffee shop
(b) Newspaper
(c) Restaurant
(d) Sports team

3. What were Mary's last words?
(a) Tell Axel I forgive him
(b) Take care of each other
(c) I'm sorry for not being a better mother
(d) Don't forget me

4. Where does Thomas find his son?
(a) In the hospital
(b) In a street gang
(c) Military school
(d) At the library

5. To what city is Rudolph headed in Part 4, Chapter 6?
(a) Dallas
(b) San Antonio
(c) Waco
(d) Houston

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Gretchen anxious to do?

2. What is Gretchen doing in her life at this point?

3. What is notable about the picture of Jean hanging from the college administration building?

4. What secret does Jane reveal to Rudolph on their honeymoon?

5. For what has Teresa been arrested several times?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the symbolism of the name Thomas chooses for his boat?

2. How does Jean's depression escalate into alcoholism and what are the first signs of the disease?

3. What are the two main reasons Thomas' reconnection with his mother is so important?

4. What are the two most important factors in Virginia Calderwood's overt flirtations with Rudolph?

5. Explain how Thomas' original return of the $5000 has resulted in a positive way for him after all.

6. How does Rudolph' help for Professor Denton come full circle from many years ago?

7. What seems to be the next step in Rudolph's career?

8. What is the significance of Dwyer in Thomas' life?

9. What is the reason Thomas must run away and get a job on a ship?

10. What is the nature of Gretchen's struggles in Part 3, Chapter 4?

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