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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 kind of tree does Cress particularly love?
(a) Japanese cherry.
(b) Oak.
(c) Lemon.
(d) Magnolia.

2. What does Cress say Ulysses's father would do when faced with the Italian inheritance?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Give it away.
(c) Go and take it.
(d) Give it to Cress.

3. Who is Peg's new boyfriend in Part II?
(a) John.
(b) Ted.
(c) Michael.
(d) Ryan.

4. Who makes new molds for Ulysses?
(a) Henry.
(b) Giulia.
(c) Michele.
(d) Des.

5. What holiday does the old gang all gather for in Part II?
(a) Easter.
(b) Halloween.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Christmas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Ulysses want to come to Italy with him?

2. What does Ulysses say on a postcard to Peg in Part II?

3. What does Temps have that the neighbors are jealous of?

4. Where is the captain killed?

5. What is Ulysses's nickname in the army?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Ulysses sometimes resentful and angry towards Peg during his first years in Italy?

2. Why does Tubby "help" Col figure out who the father of Ginny's baby is?

3. What is really unusual about Claude?

4. What extraordinary act does Ulysses perform off-duty in Italy in Part I?

5. Why is Cress late coming to catch the ferry to Italy with Ulysses?

6. What do Evelyn and Ulysses bond over during their first meeting?

7. How do Evelyn and Ulysses meet?

8. What kind of relationship does Ulysses have with Captain Darnley?

9. What does Cress commune with that is unusual and quirky?

10. How does Col seem to feel about the fact that Cress and Ulysses have moved to Italy?

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