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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. At the end of Chapter Seven, what do the children say they want for Ian?
(a) More money.
(b) Somebody wonderful enough to deserve him.
(c) Better clothes.
(d) A housekeeper.

2. What is Agatha studying in college?
(a) Science.
(b) French.
(c) Medicine.
(d) English.

3. What did Miss Pennington wear to the Parent/Teacher conference?
(a) A blue, scooped neck dress.
(b) A black dress.
(c) Blue suit.
(d) Green pantsuit.

4. Who is the Church's certified vagrant?
(a) Jeannie
(b) Mr. Kitt.
(c) Eli Everjohn.
(d) Mrs. Jordan.

5. Who is Daphne's boyfriend?
(a) Gideon.
(b) Simon.
(c) Michael.
(d) Gary.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Reverend Emmett give Ian as they are walking home after the prayer meeting in Chapter Six?

2. Where are the ceramic tiles from that Ian brings home while Rita is there?

3. In Chapter Nine, who is Ian thinking of marrying?

4. Who calls Ian "Saint Maybe"?

5. Where has Daphne worked for a year, the longest job she's ever had?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Agatha ask her siblings "What's happened to Ian?"

2. What is the significance of Rita's choice of black-eyed peas and rice for Christmas Eve dinner?

3. Why do the children think that Ian needs a wife?

4. Describe Ariana Pennington's appearance.

5. Describe Ian's reaction when Reverend Emmett suggests that he train for the ministry.

6. What condition is the sewing box in when Daphne and Agatha find it in the closet?

7. In Chapter Ten, what is Agatha's memory of recovering from the flu by eating Hearts of Palm salad?

8. When does Ian tell Reverend Emmett that he will not train for the ministry?

9. Why does Doug want to keep particular items of Bee's when the children are cleaning out the house?

10. Why does Daphne call Ian "Saint Maybe"?

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