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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 is the diagnosis for Miss Leeson's condition?
(a) Debility induced by starvation.
(b) Malnourishment.
(c) Overwork.
(d) Emaciation.

2. In what constellation is the star that Miss Leeson refers to as Billy Jackson?
(a) Ursa Major.
(b) Orion.
(c) Cassiopeia.
(d) Centaurus.

3. How quickly does the doctor go up the stairs to Miss Leeson's room?
(a) 4 steps at a time.
(b) 2 steps at a time.
(c) 5 steps at a time.
(d) 3 steps at a time.

4. How is Miss Leeson's room described when she falls on her iron cot when she has had no dinner?
(a) Erebus.
(b) Deimos.
(c) Eurus.
(d) Dinlas.

5. As Miss Leeson lies starving on her bed, how many times does it take for her to be able to raise her arm?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. What house number is given when an ambulance is called for Miss Leeson?

2. How dark is Miss Leeson's room at night?

3. What does Miss Dorn like to do on Sundays?

4. When the roomers are talking about stars, how many ducks and rabbits does Miss Dorn say she shot on Sunday?

5. What does Miss Leeson often bring home at night?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Miss Leeson a person who should not live in the Skylight Room?

2. What or who is Billy Jackson?

3. What comment does Miss Longnecker make about Miss Leeson calling a star BIlly Jackson?

4. What trouble does Miss Leeson begin having in getting work?

5. How do the men who room at Mrs. Parker's treat Miss Leeson differently than the female boarders?

6. What does Miss Leeson let Mr. Skidder read to her?

7. What happens to Miss Leeson after she is taken away by ambulance?

8. What does Miss Leesen and some of the other roomers do in the evenings?

9. What do the other roomers say about Miss Leeson calling Gamma Billy Jackson?

10. What does Miss Leeson do every day?

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