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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 Henny's friend say is the crux of her problems?
(a) Money.
(b) Adulthood.
(c) Aging.
(d) Location.

2. How old was Louie when her mother died?
(a) Six years.
(b) Six months.
(c) Nine.
(d) Eighteen months.

3. What does Sam talk about with Whitey?
(a) Looking for specimens.
(b) Publishing articles.
(c) The impending collapse of civilization.
(d) Making one's own community.

4. What does Sam say he wants from Josephine Pollit when she arrives?
(a) A song.
(b) Chocolate.
(c) An apology.
(d) News.

5. How do Henny, Hassie, and Old Ellen characterize Barry?
(a) As the salt of the earth.
(b) As a nuisance.
(c) As irresponsible but charming.
(d) As a stalwart supporter of the family.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Louie like when her parents are around?

2. What does Henny's friend tell her?

3. What does Josephine Pollit tell the children?

4. Where is Sam Pollit?

5. How long have Sam and Henny been married?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Louie treated in the Pollit household?

2. How does Hazel Moore disappoint Henny?

3. What does Bert Anderson tell Henny?

4. How does Henny characterize the difference between herself and Sam?

5. Describe the trip to Washington D.C. to buy shoes for the children.

6. Describe Sam's relation to Naden.

7. What do Louie and Nellie discuss when Henny and the children get to Monocacy?

8. How does the narrator characterize Sam's world view?

9. What does Henny find when she arrives at Monocacy?

10. Describe Louie's visit to Mrs. Kydd's house.

(see the answer keys)

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