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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 kind of marriage does Pippo say he wants?
(a) A traditional marriage.
(b) A Buddhist marriage.
(c) A Muslim marriage.
(d) An arranged marriage.

2. What does Dolores's father have half a partnership in?
(a) A taxi service.
(b) A hotel.
(c) A construction business.
(d) A diner.

3. What does Mrs. Jackson say Mary was doing while her baby was burning in the fire?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Arguing.
(d) Flirting.

4. Who makes bridesmaids gowns for Luca and Dolores?
(a) Mary.
(b) Fran.
(c) Eva.
(d) Jane.

5. What special day does Dolores remember?
(a) Her parent's anniversay.
(b) Fran's christening.
(c) Luca's birthday.
(d) Celesta's wedding.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dolores give up to get Luca to tell her about Celesta's date?

2. What does Frankie lose in a game of cards?

3. Who carries Mary home?

4. What does Dolores's father call his bedroom?

5. What do the doctors say they have wrapped Dolores up in?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Frankie think he does not owe Joe anything?

2. How does Frankie prepare to see the bookie?

3. How does Dolores find the picture of Joe?

4. What is Joe's proposal?

5. What does Mary remember about when she first moved to Cardiff?

6. What does Dolores say she often think about when she remembers the night of the fire?

7. How does the author build suspense in part one, chapter three?

8. What problems is Frankie having at the end of part one, chapter three?

9. How does Celesta come to the decision to marry Pippo?

10. How does the family's situation change the day Dolores is born?

(see the answer keys)

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