The Tie That Binds: A Novel Test | Final Test - Easy

Kent Haruf
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Tie That Binds: A Novel Test | Final Test - Easy

Kent Haruf
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Sandy say he wishes Mavis had?
(a) Distrust for strangers.
(b) An ear for music.
(c) A sweet voice.
(d) A sense of humor.

2. How long does Sandy say the happiness continued after Lyman's return home?
(a) Thirteen years.
(b) Nine years.
(c) Six years.
(d) Three years.

3. What was Mavis' maiden name?
(a) Davis.
(b) Reynolds.
(c) Johnston.
(d) Pickett.

4. Toward the end of Chapter 9, what did Edith say she was looking forward to?
(a) Having Sandy's child come visit.
(b) Going shopping with Mavis.
(c) Going on a trip with Lyman.
(d) The day at the fair.

5. How did Sandy raise money for Twyla?
(a) By selling his truck.
(b) By borrowing from his mother.
(c) By working at a bar.
(d) By selling land.

6. How old was Sandy in Chapter 8?
(a) Twenty-two years old.
(b) Twenty-five years old.
(c) Twenty-four years old.
(d) Nineteen years old.

7. What gift did Lyman give Sandy in Chapter 9?
(a) A snow globe.
(b) A pen.
(c) A shoehorn.
(d) An ashtray.

8. What happened to Mavis following the car accident?
(a) Mavis was hospitalized for two months.
(b) Mavis had to have physical therapy.
(c) Mavis delivered her baby.
(d) Mavis quit her job.

9. Which doctor was John taken to after his death?
(a) Dr. Schmidt.
(b) Dr. Hampstead.
(c) Dr. Dunn.
(d) Dr. Parker.

10. What appliance did Lyman and Edith purchase?
(a) A dishwasher.
(b) An air conditioner.
(c) An oven.
(d) A refrigerator.

11. How many months pregnant was Mavis when the car accident happened?
(a) Five months.
(b) Three months.
(c) Eight months.
(d) Nine months.

12. Who was Twyla Thompson?
(a) The local barmaid.
(b) Roy's illegitimate daughter.
(c) Sandy's housekeeper.
(d) Lyman's girlfriend.

13. Who was with Sandy as he buried his father?
(a) Lyman.
(b) Leona.
(c) Edith.
(d) Roy.

14. What was Clevis' surname?
(a) Saunders.
(b) Simmons.
(c) Stratford.
(d) Stouffer.

15. How did Sandy feel when he saw Lyman again?
(a) Happy.
(b) Confused.
(c) Angry.
(d) Relieved.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were John and Sandy doing when John died?

2. Who would eventually lease the Goodnough land after Roy's death?

3. After Clevis left, which city did Sandy take Twyla to?

4. What ride did Mavis, Sandy, Lyman, and Edith ride at the fair?

5. What did Lyman say he missed most while he was away?

(see the answer keys)

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