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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 4, what did Roy go out to the barn to do?
(a) Stop Lyman from slaughtering a pig.
(b) Chop off his last finger.
(c) Kill himself.
(d) Confront John about proposing to Edith.

2. What is the name of the doctor who treated Roy?
(a) Dr. Penfield.
(b) Dr. Penner.
(c) Dr. Peters.
(d) Dr. Parker.

3. In which city did Lyman find a job after leaving the farm?
(a) New York.
(b) Cincinnati.
(c) Los Angeles.
(d) Chicago.

4. Why did Edith say John wouldn't sunburn?
(a) He stayed out of the sun.
(b) He came up with a sun-blocking cream.
(c) He always wore a long-sleeve shirt.
(d) He had Indian heritage.

5. What is the age difference between Edith and her brother?
(a) Two years.
(b) Seven years.
(c) Fourteen months.
(d) Four years.

6. What was Roy's condition for allowing Edith and John to go out together?
(a) Roy had to accompany them on their dates.
(b) Lyman must go with them.
(c) Edith had to take on more chores.
(d) Edith and John had to be home before dark.

7. How many years are said to have passed without anything of note happening to the Goodnoughs?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) Ten years.
(c) Five years.
(d) Fifteen years.

8. What brand of automobile did Lyman favor?
(a) Pontiacs.
(b) Buicks.
(c) Chevrolets.
(d) Fords.

9. Who is said to have visited the local tavern in Chapter 5?
(a) Sandy.
(b) Edith.
(c) Roy.
(d) Lyman.

10. What did John spend his nights doing after Edith refused his proposal?
(a) Fishing.
(b) Sitting at home with his mother.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Gambling.

11. How old was John Roscoe when the Goodnoughs took residence near his home?
(a) Ten years old.
(b) Six years old.
(c) Three years old.
(d) Fifteen years old.

12. What is Sandy's surname?
(a) Reid.
(b) Roscoe.
(c) Robinson.
(d) Reynolds.

13. In Chapter 2, what is Roy said to have hated?
(a) Depending on others.
(b) Hard work.
(c) Interfering neighbors.
(d) The winter.

14. Why did Lyman ask John for a ride to town in Chapter 6?
(a) So Lyman could go drinking.
(b) So Lyman could call on the midwife.
(c) So Lyman could catch a train.
(d) So Lyman could shop for a new suit.

15. What does Sandy note about the photos of the Goodnough family?
(a) Ada never smiles.
(b) Ada is always absent.
(c) Ada seems to shrink.
(d) Ada often looks bruised.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, what did the cutting machine get caught on?

2. What were Roy's hands said to look like after the cutting machine accident?

3. What did Edith keep in her apron pocket?

4. As a child, what did Sandy do with Edith?

5. What does Sandy correct the reporter about in Chapter 1?

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