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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 Denise notice is strange about Alfred when she brings him a snack?
(a) His face is red.
(b) His feet are blistered.
(c) His hands are shaking.
(d) His mouth is dry.

2. What kind of illness does the Axon company produce equipment for?
(a) Parkinson's.
(b) Cancer.
(c) Epilepsy.
(d) Alzheimer's.

3. What is the only economic activity Chip is good for?
(a) Borrowing.
(b) Saving.
(c) Buying things.
(d) Selling things.

4. What kind of liberal does Denise say she didn't want to become?
(a) A single liberal.
(b) A pncey liberal.
(c) A squishy liberal.
(d) A fat liberal.

5. What is the name of Gary's youngest son?
(a) Jonah.
(b) Paul.
(c) Peter.
(d) Glynn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What brought on Alfred's first tremor attack?

2. What kind of smile does the author say Caroline gives Gary when she backs up Caleb?

3. What city does Gary want Enid and Alfred to move to?

4. What subject did Ruthie Hamilton teach?

5. What kind of job does Denise suggest that Julie and find for Chip?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Denise determine that she didn't become a squishy liberal?

2. Why does Caroline have a problem with Enid?

3. What does Gitanas's printout say about Lithuania?

4. What kind of relationship does Chip think one should have with their parents?

5. Why is Caroline so alone?

6. What does Gary suggest Alfred should do with the letter from Axon?

7. Why does Alfred think the blacks will destroy America?

8. How does Alfred worry Enid just before the cruise?

9. What were the differences between Gary and Chip as boys?

10. What does Chip think a depressed person should act like?

(see the answer keys)

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