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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. The narrator describes the lake as
(a) Faded and defaced.
(b) Blue and cool as redemption.
(c) Green and inviting.
(d) A haze of tears and vomit.

2. The narrator's father preferred animals to people because
(a) They could survive in the wild.
(b) They were guided by nature.
(c) They behaved rationally and predictably.
(d) They did not speak.

3. The narrator's description of the city they drive through is
(a) Dark and dangerous.
(b) Sophisticated and upscale.
(c) Bleak and depressing.
(d) Bright and cheerful.

4. What new structure has invaded the narrator's hometown?
(a) A motel.
(b) A fountain.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A bowling alley.

5. At the end of the chapter, the author compares an unborn child to
(a) A leech.
(b) A frog in a jar.
(c) An unopened gift.
(d) A secret passenger.

Short Answer Questions

1. The narrator decides it would be easy for a person who is hiding to

2. The narrator's attitude toward pain--if it hurts invent a different pain--indicates

3. The narrator decides her childhood was a good one because

4. The fishing trip is cut short when

5. The narrator decides that everything she values about Joe is

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the narrator decide about being a victim?

2. In what way is Anna like "a burned leech?"

3. What is suggested by the group's ignorance about nature?

4. Why is the narrator bothered by the new road, and the ease with which she is able to arrive at her destination?

5. Why does the narrator assume the old town priest is dead?

6. Describe the picture the narrator has found as a "gift" from her mother.

7. How is the narrator changing as she remembers her past?

8. Both of the childhood rhymes mentioned in the chapter have to do with what subject? Why are they important?

9. Describe the character of Paul.

10. Describe the narrator's relationship with her traveling companions.

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