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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 do Molly's parents go when she goes to meet Monk?
(a) Out to dinner.
(b) Dad's club.
(c) Off to visit other relatives.
(d) Movies.

2. Which of the following terms best describes the character of Sam?
(a) Happy.
(b) Stereotypical.
(c) Empathetic.
(d) Insensitive.

3. What type of car does Sam drive?
(a) Datsun.
(b) Chevy.
(c) Toyota.
(d) Ford.

4. Which of the following is the known occupation of Sam in this story?
(a) Salesman.
(b) Housewife.
(c) Journalist.
(d) Doctor.

5. What does Aspinall do to try to calm Molly down?
(a) Held her as she cried.
(b) Make her tea.
(c) Reassure her nothing is wrong.
(d) Offered to call a neighbor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Molly think the person who arrives at her door after Sam leaves is?

2. Despite her hysterical outbursts, Molly is able to show what?

3. What causes Molly's dad to show distress when her mother goes into the hospital?

4. Which of the following best describes how Molly treats the person who arrives at her door after Sam leaves?

5. Which of the following characteristics best describes the character, Monk?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which character is introduced at the beginning of this chapter and how does this character affect Molly's life?

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

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

4. In what way does Molly impress Monk and show her true intelligence?

5. What does Molly do to give her an excuse to return to the café and why does she want to return?

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

7. How does Molly realize that her husband has arrived and what does he do that makes her furious?

8. Describe Molly's reaction to Aspinall throughout the chapter.

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

10. How would Molly describe her marriage and life?

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