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

2. Whom does St. Peter continue to search for?
(a) Tom Outland.
(b) Father Duchêne.
(c) Rodney Blake.
(d) Henry.

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

4. What does Scott wonder about concerning the bracelet?
(a) If the stones are really green.
(b) If Rosamond still has feelings for Tom Outland.
(c) If Rosamond still has the bracelet.
(d) If Rosamond would sell the bracelet.

5. What does Louie's brother do for a living?
(a) He is a fur trader.
(b) He is engaged in the silk trade.
(c) He is a garment manufacturer.
(d) He is an attorney.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Augusta lose money?

2. Why did the Professor grow up Methodist and not Catholic?

3. Other than the editorials, what does Scott write daily for the paper?

4. What does the Professor love to do on hot days?

5. The first time in the Professor's house, where did Outland fall?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the lake so important to the Professor? What does it have to do with his childhood?

2. What does Mrs. Crane mean when she says, "There are some things the law doesn't cover?" How much did Crane help Outland?

3. What happened to the girl from the charity school when the Professor tried to give her flowers? What is the significance of this moment?

4. Would Lillian have been happy with Tom Outland as her son-in-law? Why?

5. Who is Louie and Rosamond's house named after? Why is this such a shock to the family?

6. How does the Professor see his wife and daughters? How does he describe them? Is it a flattering description?

7. Describe the dress forms as characters seen by the Professor.

8. Describe the garden at the Professor's former house. Why is this unusual?

9. Why does the Professor meet Mrs. Crane in his study? Why is this awkward?

10. How does Louie describe the country house they are building? What impression does this give the reader about Louie and Rosamond?

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