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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Catherine dislike doing that is a sure-fire paper seller for the Gazette?
(a) Writing a social commentary piece.
(b) Writing about children's birthdays.
(c) Including wedding photos.
(d) Fact checking her information.

2. When Catherine goes to develop the film from Tom's camera, what are the pictures of?
(a) Potential suspects.
(b) A vacation with Tom's family.
(c) The Leona Gaites crime scene.
(d) The Lion's Club meeting.

3. Where did the Perkins go shortly after Catherine's parents' death?
(a) To jail.
(b) To their house to hide.
(c) To see their son.
(d) To Europe.

4. What does Catherine offer Randall after their day trip?
(a) A job.
(b) Gumbo.
(c) Her car.
(d) A clean shirt.

5. What does Martin Barnes tell Catherine surprised him recently?
(a) That Catherine knows how to shoot.
(b) His wife's discovery of his affair.
(c) A visit from Sheriff Galton.
(d) Catherine's relationship with Randall.

6. When Catherine hears a noise outside her house on Tuesday night, what does she determine it was after running in the house?
(a) A bird.
(b) A cat.
(c) The wind.
(d) A dog.

7. What does Leila admit to Catherine that she went to see Leona for?
(a) An STD.
(b) Skin cancer.
(c) An abortion.
(d) To blackmail somebody.

8. What does Mrs. Barnes accuse Catherine of when she calls?
(a) Sleeping with her husband.
(b) Not inviting her to dinner.
(c) Not renewing the Barnes' lease.
(d) Killing Leona.

9. Why did Catherine initially decide to go over to the Perkins' house?
(a) To return a casserole dish.
(b) To ask about Leona.
(c) To ask Molly for more gumbo.
(d) To see if they would watch her house.

10. What type of jewelry does Tom tell Catherine that she ought to wear?
(a) Gold.
(b) Silver.
(c) Platinum.
(d) Pearls.

11. Which of the following is NOT one of the names of the columns included in the Lowfield Gazette?
(a) Harry's Home Tips.
(b) Sandra Says.
(c) Dr. Croft.
(d) Caroline's Southern Cooking.

12. What is the name of Martin Barnes' wife?
(a) Jewel.
(b) Melba.
(c) Doris.
(d) Maria.

13. What does Catherine have to resist the temptation to tell Mrs. Barnes?
(a) Catherine is interested in Randall.
(b) Leona Gaites was performing abortions.
(c) Jewel Crenna is sleeping with her husband.
(d) Sheriff Galton might be the murderer.

14. Who does Carl tell Catherine that Molly is scared for?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Josh.
(c) Herself.
(d) The new baby.

15. What is Randall's job at the Gazette?
(a) Type setter.
(b) Reporter.
(c) Repairman.
(d) Editor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Randall take Catherine in Chapter 7?

2. What did Martin Barnes bring to Catherine?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the last minute crises Catherine experiences Tuesday before her deadline?

4. What does Catherine remember that her mother said about self-made men?

5. What do Catherine's after work guests come to visit Catherine for?

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