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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. What part of his body does Dillon injure when he falls down a hill?
(a) His shoulder.
(b) His back.
(c) His leg.
(d) His arm.

2. Where is Tom's body taken after he is injured?
(a) The mining office.
(b) Holiness Church.
(c) Charleston Hospital.
(d) The Red Cross station.

3. Who/what is Rachel looking at when she dies?
(a) Jackie.
(b) A floral arrangement.
(c) Dillon.
(d) The sunset.

4. Why is Tom worried about the bishop's upcoming visit?
(a) There is only one person who attends mass.
(b) There haven't been any converts to the faith.
(c) The house he lives in is shabby.
(d) He wants to talk to him about leaving the priesthood.

5. Who unexpectedly returns to town?
(a) Carrie.
(b) Tony.
(c) Fred.
(d) Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tom and Jackie make love before he goes to _________________.

2. Dillon tells Jackie about a job opening for a/an __________________ back home.

3. Who inspects the dam with Dillon?

4. What happens to Tom that produces a fatal injury?

5. Between what years does "Death by Water" take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What threat does the dam pose and how do Dillon and Arthur Lee differ in how to manage the problem?

2. What miracle has Hassel seen?

3. How does Hassel help Tom out when he learns that the bishop is coming for a visit?

4. How does Dillon exhibit his loyalty both in his personal and professional life?

5. What significance do black lungs have for the story?

6. What is Jackie's role in the miners' strike as a member of the press?

7. How does Tom's behavior show that he is still conflicted about being a priest in spite of the bishop's absolution?

8. What are Dillon's emotional reasons for telling Jackie that he is her father?

9. Why is Dillon driven to tell Jackie that he is her father?

10. Where does Jackie encounter Tom again and what are the circumstances that have them spending more time together?

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