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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. Where does Professor Wunsch live?
(a) In the mayor's mansion.
(b) In an alley.
(c) With Thea's family.
(d) The Kohler home.

2. What does Ray Kennedy do for a living?
(a) Works at a gas station.
(b) Builds houses.
(c) Works as a dentist.
(d) Works on trains.

3. Why does Thea finally come to enjoy the mournful Wednesday prayer services her father makes her attend?
(a) Because they bolster her desire to be happy.
(b) Because there is no music involved, so that part of her brain can rest.
(c) Because she gets to see her secret boyfriend there.
(d) Because she can just attend and not worry about teaching anyone.

4. What does Thea perform at the concert?
(a) "Seasons."
(b) "Orpheus."
(c) "Mary Had a Little Lamb."
(d) "Ballade."

5. What role does Larson have Thea sing in the choir?
(a) Base.
(b) All of these answers are correct.
(c) Soprano.
(d) Alto.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Larson offer Thea after he hears her sing?

2. What weapon does Wunsch have when he is found drunk in the garden?

3. With whom do Thea and Ray ride the train car?

4. What treat does Thea's mother do for her the first morning of her return from Chicago?

5. How does Larson believe Thea can also pick up some extra money?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Thea react to the tramp's death?

2. Why does Wunsch live with the Kohlers?

3. Why does Tillie alienate herself from her drama club?

4. What does Mrs. Tellamantez think about Spanish Johnny's trips?

5. What happens to Thea's studying of the piano that makes things so upsetting?

6. What does Thea's room in her parents' house provide for her?

7. When does Thea seem to be most herself during her first few weeks in Chicago?

8. Why is Thea deeply distressed when Hasanyi tells her that she should pursue voice lessons instead?

9. When does Spanish Johnny usually embark on his trips?

10. How does Thea react when she realizes how far behind she is in her musical studies?

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