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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. When, on page 36, Mrs. Quinn says "Good riddance to bad rubbish," to whom is she referring?
(a) Enid.
(b) Herself.
(c) Olive.
(d) Her husband.

2. What animals are most prominently featured in the description of the boys' walk to the river?
(a) Squirrels.
(b) Birds.
(c) Rabbits.
(d) Coyotes.

3. What is Captain Tervitt's current job?
(a) Special constable.
(b) None--he is retired.
(c) Town clerk.
(d) Ship's captain.

4. What implication of her mother's is Enid shocked by in their hospital discussion about whether she should make the promise to her father?
(a) Her mother implies that it does not matter what she tells her father, because he is no one to be bothered about disappointing.
(b) Her mother implies that it does not matter what she tells her father, because he does not really care about Enid.
(c) Her mother implies that it does not matter what she tells her father, as he will be dead soon.
(d) Her mother implies that it does not matter what she tells her father, as Enid never keeps her promises.

5. What couple does Enid end up playing bridge with?
(a) Mr. and Mrs. Box.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Quinn.
(c) Captain and Mrs. Tervitt.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Willens.

Short Answer Questions

1. What household task does Olive take care of for the Quinns?

2. What is implied when the boys kick and stomp the sand?

3. What did Cece Ferns and Ralph Diller find near the river the previous year?

4. When Mrs. Willens sees the boys in front of her house, what does she do?

5. When Enid makes up her mind about nursing school, what question does her mother ask her, on page 40?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the scene when the boys are at the Willens house reveal about Mrs. Willens?

2. Describe the Quinns' relationship with their daughters.

3. What causes the argument between Bud and his sister Doris just before dinner?

4. What personal history does Enid have with Rupert, and how does it impact their present relationship?

5. What attitude is Enid used to seeing in dying patients?

6. Describe Jutland.

7. What warning does Enid's mother issue about her about her nursing plans, and why does her mother finally give up on trying to dissuade her?

8. Why is Jimmy Box's house so crowded?

9. What happens when Cece's father is in a violent rage and one of his friends comes to the door?

10. What personal details are given about Mrs. Quinn that are then called into question by Enid or Olive?

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