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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which U.S. President does Rachel see on TV talking about poverty?
(a) President Johnson.
(b) President Kennedy.
(c) President Roosevelt.
(d) President Carter.

2. Rachel's boyfriend's family is from which Southern city?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Birmingham.

3. Who is Rachel's roommate at nursing school?
(a) Francie.
(b) Sallie.
(c) Tommie.
(d) Jennie.

4. In what town is Dillon's house located?
(a) Wyandott.
(b) Waynesville.
(c) Winco.
(d) Westfield.

5. Where do Dillon and Rachel make love for the first time?
(a) A motel.
(b) Her home.
(c) The back of a truck.
(d) An abandoned cabin.

6. A TV crew wants to film a company donating _____________ to local schoolchildren.
(a) lunches.
(b) books.
(c) coats.
(d) shoes.

7. Who leads a strike of hundreds of miners in a labor dispute?
(a) Dillon.
(b) Tony.
(c) Jimmy.
(d) Fred.

8. Why are Rachel and Tommie teased in their jobs?
(a) Because of their accents.
(b) Because of their hairstyles.
(c) Because of their personalities.
(d) Because of their height.

9. What is the name of the coal camp where Carrie stays with Flora?
(a) Jenkinjames.
(b) Jenkinjones.
(c) Jenkinjustice.
(d) Jenkinjasper.

10. Who had lived in Rachel and Jackie's house before them?
(a) A doctor.
(b) A reporter.
(c) A union organizer.
(d) A lawyer.

11. When Rachel's marriage begins to fall apart, why does she not leave?
(a) It is against her religion.
(b) She thinks he will change.
(c) She wants to give it more time.
(d) She wants a child.

12. Who is the first boy who Rachel kisses?
(a) Jimmy Morton.
(b) Sean Patterson.
(c) Tony Angelelli.
(d) Dillon Freeman.

13. What does Dillon take Jackie up to Trace Mountain to see?
(a) The spectacular view.
(b) A moonshine still.
(c) His uncle's cabin.
(d) A cave.

14. What does Dillon make for Jackie for supper?
(a) Macaroni and cheese.
(b) Hot dogs and pork and beans.
(c) Spaghetti.
(d) Burgers and fries.

15. What does Rachel's boyfriend give her as a souvenir of the war?
(a) A hand grenade prototype.
(b) The skull of a Japanese soldier.
(c) His helmet.
(d) His medals.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Jackie swear she will hate Tony forever?

2. How is Dillon related to Rachel?

3. What is VISTA?

4. In what year does Dillon get out of jail?

5. Who does Rachel marry?

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