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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. Which topic does Emily choose to write about for a magazine article but never finishes?
(a) Family history.
(b) Health matters.
(c) Abortion.
(d) Genocide.

2. What does Emily begin writing an article about at the beginning of Part 2: Chapter 2?
(a) Her experiences in Iowa.
(b) Her experiences in Europe.
(c) Her experiences growing up in Tenafly, NY.
(d) Her experiences in Montana.

3. Who is Tony Wilson?
(a) Sarah's boss.
(b) The mayor.
(c) The upstairs neighbor's son.
(d) A local celebrity.

4. Whom does the space that Pookie moves to belong to?
(a) Tony's parents.
(b) Jack's parents.
(c) Tony's sister.
(d) Walter's mistress.

5. Sarah and Tony get married in what season of 1941?
(a) Winter.
(b) Fall.
(c) Spring.
(d) Summer.

Short Answer Questions

1. After what length of time does Andrew say he will call Emily?

2. Emily runs into a soldier looking for what?

3. In which state is Jack offered a job?

4. Why does Emily's family push her to do this?

5. Where is Sarah working when she is required to attend the Easter Parade?

Short Essay Questions

1. There are several references to alcohol and alcoholism in Part 1: Chapters 3 and 4. What are some of those references?

2. In Part 1: Chapter 2, why is Emily scolded for being childish?

3. What does Tony think of Sarah's writing?

4. Is there a rivalry between the two Grimes sisters?

5. Describe Emily and Sarah's relationship in Part 2: Chapter 1.

6. Who is Jack Flanders?

7. Why is Emily disappointed with Jack after they move to a new place?

8. Describe Jack and Emily's relationship.

9. What does Emily learn in a letter from Sarah?

10. In Part 1: Chapter 4, the differences between Emily and Sarah become more apparent. Describe those differences.

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