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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. Which of the following characteristics best describes the character, Monk?
(a) Hysterical.
(b) Mulish.
(c) Inexperienced.
(d) Sensitive.

2. What threat does Molly make should her mother not explain the pills?
(a) To tell her father.
(b) Take her home with her.
(c) To take her to the hospital.
(d) Call the doctor.

3. Which of the following do Molly and her mother not talk about?
(a) Family gossip.
(b) Mother's health.
(c) Friends gossip.
(d) Father's health.

4. Which of the following best describes how Molly treats the person who arrives at her door after Sam leaves?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Warm.
(c) Cool.
(d) With anger.

5. Which of the following words best describes the type of housewife Molly is?
(a) Unhappy.
(b) Stereotypical.
(c) Unique.
(d) Happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What notice does Monk provide the New Technocrat with?

2. Where did Sam's ship have to stop due to engine trouble?

3. What does Molly threaten to do when Aspinall goes into the kitchen?

4. What relationship was Sally Anne Hibbert to Sam?

5. Which of the following is an accurate description of how Molly acts with Wallace in relation to the claims he makes about Sam?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain two purposes the author may have for including the flashback that occurs in this chapter.

2. What does Molly do to show her distrust of journalists?

3. What does Molly do that her father finds disappointing?

4. Describe how the author portrays the character of Molly and the character of Sam.

5. What seems to bother Molly more than hearing that her husband is a spy and traitor?

6. What information does the author reveal about Sam?

7. What background information is provided about Sam in Chapter 6?

8. How does the author use the mist in the story and what may it represent?

9. In what way does the author illustrate Molly's status in Doncaster?

10. What were the purposes the author provided for the marriage that was eventually called off between Molly and Trevor?

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