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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. What is Annie afraid of when she sees Keith Landry?
(a) She will still love him.
(b) Someone will see them.
(c) He will want her back.
(d) Her husband will kill him.

2. Who shows up at Keith Landry's door a few days after the holiday?
(a) Cliff Baxter.
(b) A college friend.
(c) Keith Landry's aunt.
(d) Annie Baxter.

3. What movement does Keith Landry hear about after dinner in Chapter 11?
(a) Consolidation of Cliff Baxter's power.
(b) Cliff Baxter's election to state office.
(c) Persecution of local minorities.
(d) Opposition to Cliff Baxter.

4. Why doesn't Cliff Baxter show up for their meeting?
(a) He was injured.
(b) He had a dinner to attend.
(c) He knew he would be angry at Keith.
(d) He wanted to raise Keith Landry's anticipation.

5. What is the primary influence on Keith Landry's feelings as he returns home?
(a) The bills he returns to.
(b) Seeing the family place.
(c) Meeting his family again.
(d) His forced retirement.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Keith Landry apologize for during his visit?

2. What holiday does Keith Landry spend with family?

3. When were Keith Landry and Annie Baxter lovers?

4. What does Annie Baxter have in her pocket when we meet her?

5. How does Keith Landry feel about the things offered to him?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Keith Landry's relationship with Annie like, before they split?

2. What is the state of Annie Baxter's relationship with Keith Landry at the beginning of the novel?

3. Describe Annie's departure from Keith Landry's house.

4. Describe the meeting between Annie and Keith Landry.

5. How does Cliff Baxter's presence influence Keith Landry's relationship with his car?

6. What was Keith Landry's career before taking forced retirement?

7. What advice does the pastor give Keith Landry?

8. What does Keith Landry find when he returns home from the meeting at the Lutheran Church?

9. Why does Keith Landry decide to leave town?

10. What is Keith Landry invited to do at the dinner he has at the Porter household?

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