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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. How far down a narrow road at the outer edge of Shirley Falls is Matthew Beach's house?
(a) 3 miles.
(b) 2 1/2 miles.
(c) 2 miles.
(d) 1 1/2 miles.

2. Where did Janice Tucker like to go on solo vacations?
(a) Tampa.
(b) Pensacola.
(c) Orlando.
(d) Miami.

3. In what religion was Lucy Barton raised?
(a) Baptist.
(b) Lutheran.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Episcopalian.

4. When Bob goes to New York after Helen dies, how long has it been since he hast been in the city?
(a) 18 months.
(b) 5 months.
(c) About 3 years.
(d) More than 2 years.

5. What type of dog did Charlene Bibber rescue?
(a) German shepherd.
(b) Collie.
(c) Cocker spaniel.
(d) Mutt.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Gloria when she gave birth to Thomas?

2. What day of the week does Bob take groceries to Mrs. Hasselbeck?

3. How old is Gloria's will that Matt finds?

4. How old is Bob Burgess?

5. How many plants does Lucy have in her house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Helen's last request to Bob?

2. What is Helen's funeral like?

3. What does Matt inherit from his mother?

4. What does Ashley Munroe tell Bob about Matt Beach?

5. What happened to a woman named Gloria Beach?

6. What is known about Gloria Beach's life?

7. Who was Charlene Bibber, and how did the housing crisis affect her?

8. Who is Lucy Barton, and why does Olive invite her to her apartment?

9. Where was Jim when Helen died?

10. Why did Diana Beach become a guidance counselor?

(see the answer keys)

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