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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. In Chapter 29, why does Margaret not like Martha?
(a) She says Martha dislikes her.
(b) Martha never talks to her.
(c) Martha never feeds her.
(d) Martha makes her keep her dogs outside.

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

3. What does Howard tell Jean he feels that having an affair would be?
(a) Good behavior.
(b) Justifiable behavior.
(c) Withering behavior.
(d) Shabby behavior.

4. What does Jean tell Mrs. Bowland her mother never had much of to begin with?
(a) Money.
(b) Street sense.
(c) Bravery.
(d) Confidence.

5. What is Howard's aunt's name?
(a) Riki.
(b) Janet.
(c) Helen.
(d) Edie.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 24, what street does Gretchen now live on?

2. In Chapter 30, what do the doctors think of Gretchen's story about immaculate conception after all the tests?

3. What is the weather like on Jean's and her mother's holiday?

4. In Chapter 17, where does Gretchen invite Jean with the family?

5. In Chapter 18, what does Howard fix for Jean?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Jean begin to think is odd about Gretchen's actions towards her?

2. In Chapter 26, what happens to Jean's mother?

3. In Chapter 16, what does Margaret convince a customer in Howard's shop to buy?

4. What does Jean begin to suspect about Gretchen's intentions regarding Jean and Howard?

5. What does Jean tell Howard about herself in Chapter 17 that she has never told anyone else?

6. What is the relationship between Martha and Gretchen in Chapter 24?

7. What does Jean's doctor tell her after her abortion?

8. What gift does Jean get for Margaret that Margaret loves?

9. In Chapter 27, why does Jean feel guilty about her mother?

10. In Chapter 28, why is Jean worried about her mother?

(see the answer keys)

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