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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 does the son think of his mother's fear in "The Angel of the Bridge"?
(a) He has the same fear.
(b) He thinks it is somewhat justified.
(c) He thinks it is ridiculous.
(d) He understands it.

2. What did the husband want to do with his life in "The Chimera?"
(a) Go into politics.
(b) Become rich.
(c) Climb the Matterhorn.
(d) Become a father.

3. What happened to the lower half of Donna's father's body?
(a) Broken toes.
(b) Broken legs.
(c) Two sprained ankles.
(d) One sprained ankle.

4. What happens when the Seton family is in Florence?
(a) People miss them.
(b) People talk about how much they like them.
(c) People speculate about them and their unusual ways.
(d) People rob their house.

5. Where do most people think that Charlie went after he left?
(a) Prison.
(b) A volunteer trip.
(c) A vacation.
(d) Away on business.

Short Answer Questions

1. What gets the man through his fear one day when he meets a woman?

2. How often do Peaches and Gee Gee move?

3. What do the Setons think of Italy?

4. What is the name of the story about inheritance?

5. Who visits Gee Gee after they move away?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the son in the "Reunion" feel about seeing his father?

2. What is Marcie's reaction to dealing with Charlie's departure?

3. What is it about the elderly mother in the "The Angel and the Bridge" that irks her son?

4. How does the husband in "The Chimera" feel after Olga leaves?

5. How does Mr. Folkestone's behavior change throughout the story?

6. Why does Charlie decide to return home?

7. Even though Charlie was the one that first ran away, why does Marcie want a divorce?

8. Why does Charlie run away from Marcie and his children?

9. What do people in Florence think of the Seton family?

10. How does usually behave Gee Gee when he drinks?

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