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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Outland eat his meat?
(a) With a spoon.
(b) With a fork.
(c) With the side of a knife.
(d) With his fingers.

2. In what place is Louie going to give his wife her new jewels?
(a) At home.
(b) In Chicago.
(c) In New York.
(d) At their first dinner party at Outland.

3. What does the Professor feel about the seasons in October?
(a) That he loves Halloween.
(b) That the colors are enriched by being brought into the home.
(c) That Christmas is rushed into October.
(d) That his allergies act up when the weather turns cold.

4. Who, according to Outland, made the best Indian pottery?
(a) The Kiowa.
(b) The cliff-dwellers.
(c) The Navahos.
(d) The Hopis.

5. What was Outland carrying when he first met the Professor?
(a) Potter wrapped in a blanket.
(b) A backpack.
(c) A flower bucket.
(d) A grey canvas telescope.

6. How much money does Augusta lose?
(a) $1200.00
(b) $100.00
(c) $35,000.00
(d) $500.00

7. How many evenings a week does the Professor go out with his wife?
(a) Four evenings.
(b) One evening.
(c) Three evenings.
(d) Two evenings.

8. Who, according to Augusta, composed "The Magnificat"?
(a) Moses.
(b) Jesus.
(c) Joseph.
(d) The Blessed Virgin.

9. What happens in early November in the novel?
(a) An early snow-storm.
(b) A war.
(c) A dust-storm.
(d) A tornado.

10. Who was engaged to Tom Outland?
(a) Lillian.
(b) Rosamond.
(c) Augusta.
(d) Kathleen.

11. Why does Augusta appear for work at the beginning of the novel?
(a) To cook for the Professor.
(b) To help move the Professor.
(c) To help the Professor with the garden.
(d) To make curtains and hem linens for Mrs. St Peter.

12. What does the Professor call the garden in his former home?
(a) The "green" garden.
(b) The "wine" garden
(c) The "treed" garden.
(d) The "other-house" garden.

13. Who is Mrs. Crane's brother?
(a) Lillian's cousin.
(b) Homer Bright.
(c) The Professor.
(d) Louie.

14. What does the Professor's family think about the bathroom of a house?
(a) That it should be out of the house.
(b) That it should be on the main floor.
(c) That it should be the most attractive room.
(d) That it should be small.

15. What does Lillian make for Scott for a dinner?
(a) Cream soup and frozen pudding.
(b) Chicken pot pie.
(c) Turkey and dressing.
(d) Roast and potatoes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What religion is Dr. Crane?

2. What two things does Mrs. St. Peter like about her new house?

3. What did the Professor give to a passing girl from a charity school that got her in trouble?

4. How does Augusta lose money?

5. What does Scott wonder about concerning the bracelet?

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