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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Brenda say were "thick as thieves" at St. Cecilia's?
(a) Kitty and Brenda.
(b) Gretchen and Martha.
(c) Brenda and Gretchen.
(d) Martha and Kitty.

2. Who is Margaret's teacher?
(a) Mrs. Hendry.
(b) Mr. Karlith.
(c) Mrs. Garpitt.
(d) Mr. Jamaers.

3. What does Howard's aunt give to him to bring to Gretchen?
(a) Shoes and a dress.
(b) A fan.
(c) A pan.
(d) A sweatshirt.

4. In Chapter 17, what does Howard tell Jean about he and Gretchen that is very personal?
(a) They are both felons.
(b) They do not have sex any longer.
(c) They are both Mormons.
(d) They are both cancer survivors.

5. In Chapter 26, what does Jean's mother say to her regarding Howard?
(a) To watch her money with him.
(b) To be careful.
(c) To cut him loose.
(d) To love him well.

6. In Chapter 17, what does Howard's aunt harvest every year?
(a) Garlic.
(b) Oranges.
(c) Apples.
(d) Persimmons.

7. In Chapter 29, who does Jean call to get Margaret?
(a) Edie.
(b) Janet.
(c) Roy.
(d) Howard.

8. Where does Jean take her mother for holidays in Chapter 20?
(a) Fortfordshire.
(b) Lake of the Coheries.
(c) Lymington.
(d) Henries.

9. In Chapter 26, what does Jean write about in "Pam's Piece?"?
(a) The joy of cooking.
(b) The joy of mail.
(c) The joy of swimming.
(d) The joy of sewing.

10. What does Howard's aunt give Jean as a gift?
(a) A leg of lamb.
(b) A slow cooker.
(c) A ream of fancy paper.
(d) A broken broach.

11. Where do the Tilburys go on a short break in Chapter 20?
(a) Forest of Dean.
(b) Forest of Mean.
(c) Forest of Clean.
(d) Forest of Plean.

12. What is Jean's favorite jewelry in Howard's shop?
(a) A ring with a diamond.
(b) A necklace with a ruby.
(c) A bracelet with moonstones.
(d) A necklace with an emerald.

13. What does Howard tell Jean and his aunt that Gretchen has a horror of?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Want.
(c) Waste.
(d) Happiness.

14. In Chapter 31, what does Jean think might happen if Gretchen's story is published?
(a) It will devastate Martha.
(b) It will result in scandal due to hers and Howard's breakup.
(c) It might reflect badly on Jerimiah.
(d) It will devastate Edie.

15. In Chapter 24, what street does Gretchen now live on?
(a) Henderson Street.
(b) Luna Street.
(c) Marley Street.
(d) Rand Street.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Martha say Margaret was named for?

2. What does Howard say was unfair of Gretchen?

3. In Chapter 28, what does the nurse say Jean's mother likes?

4. What does Margaret convince the man in the shop to buy?

5. In Chapter 16, what does Jean take Margaret to?

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