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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Rose ask Sam if there is a certain way she should act in a synagogue?
(a) She is going to a Jewish wedding.
(b) She is thinking about converting to Judaism.
(c) She is curious about his faith.
(d) The funeral that she will be attending today takes place in a synagogue.

2. What does Sam suggest that Rose and he both do?
(a) Get married.
(b) End their lives together.
(c) Run away.
(d) Go on a date.

3. How does Mrs. Maurrant respond when Rose tells her that she tried to bring up the subject of them moving out of the city but Mr. Maurrant would not listen?
(a) She knew he would not.
(b) She decides she will talk to him.
(c) She is surprised he did not listen.
(d) She is angry with him.

4. About what does Shirley want to tell Rose?
(a) Her summer courses.
(b) Her new boyfriend.
(c) Her brother, Sam.
(d) Her school.

5. What does Rose ask Mr. Kaplan will happen, despite the removal of capitalism?
(a) If life will still be so difficult.
(b) If people will still be poor.
(c) If people will still be mean to each other.
(d) If she will ever find happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Maurrant look like as he emerges from the building?

2. Who watches Rose and Mr. Easter as they walk to the funeral?

3. What does Rose try to explain to Shirley that she has not meant to do?

4. Why is Mrs. Maurrant tired?

5. What is Mrs. Maurrant making for Mrs. Buchanan?

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