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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 Dr. Crane wear on his feet in the lab when working?
(a) Sandals.
(b) Socks.
(c) Tennis Shoes.
(d) Carpet slippers.

2. What does Kathleen notice in her father's study that belonged to Outland?
(a) The Mexican blanket.
(b) A turquoise belt buckle.
(c) His hat.
(d) A ruby ring.

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

4. What color is the fur worn by Rosamond that catches her father's eye?
(a) Salmon.
(b) Pink-toast.
(c) Purple-grey.
(d) Cream.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens in early November in the novel?

2. What does Mrs. Crane wish to discuss with the Professor when she comes to visit him?

3. What was the Professor's job in Paris?

4. What kind of home are Louie Marsellus and his wife building?

5. Why does Mrs. St. Peter scold her husband the morning after the dinner party?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Outland handed the turquoises to the girls, what did the professor notice about his hands?

2. What kind of relationship does the Professor have with Augusta?

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

4. What does the Professor mean when he tells his wife that they should have never gotten older? How does Lillian respond?

5. Why does Mrs. Crane feel that she is entitled to some of Outland's money?

6. How does the Professor feel about Lillian's relationships with her sons-in-law?

7. Why does it surprise the Professor that his daughter, Kathleen, does not find herself remarkable? Does he feel that she has wasted her life? How?

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

9. Why does the Professor discuss the Cranes with his daughter Rosamond? What is going on between the Cranes and Louie? How does the mention of this name get Rosamond to leve him alone?

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

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