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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Ethan's grandfather's ship?
(a) It sunk.
(b) It was sold.
(c) It was burned.
(d) It was torn apart in a storm.

2. What does Ethan tell his wife when he comes home from work at the beginning of the book?
(a) He is too tired to talk.
(b) They need to talk.
(c) He has a lot to tell her.
(d) They are going away.

3. What is the name of Ethan's oldest daughter?
(a) Ella.
(b) Emma.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Emily.

4. Where is Ethan's secret place?
(a) In the attic.
(b) At the harbor.
(c) In the basement.
(d) In an abandoned school house.

5. What does Ethan tell Mr. Baker kills a man?
(a) Embarrassment.
(b) Erosion.
(c) Age.
(d) Failure.

6. What is stored near the register change?
(a) A ledger.
(b) A knife.
(c) A phone.
(d) A gun.

7. Where does Ethan work?
(a) A grocery store.
(b) A school.
(c) A bank.
(d) A hotel.

8. What month will Mary's fortune about Ethan take place?
(a) July.
(b) August.
(c) January.
(d) February.

9. Where does Baker want Ethan to get the money for an investment?
(a) The grocery store.
(b) Mary's inheritance.
(c) A bribe from Biggers.
(d) His house deed.

10. What does Ethan say is making people look at him differently?
(a) His flirtations with Margie.
(b) His new beard.
(c) His confidence.
(d) His poor status.

11. Where are the books Ethan's children want to use for research for the contest?
(a) The attic.
(b) The office.
(c) The basement.
(d) The library.

12. Why does Ethan think Danny turned to drinking?
(a) He was ashamed.
(b) He was arrogant.
(c) He was depressed.
(d) He was lazy.

13. What does Ethan say is filling the country at this time?
(a) Jealousy.
(b) Anarchy.
(c) Discontent.
(d) Pride.

14. What is stored in Ethan's attic?
(a) Old documents.
(b) His mother's clothes.
(c) Lots of books.
(d) His father's war materials.

15. What causes Ethan to go to his special place?
(a) Intense feelings.
(b) Big changes.
(c) Sleepless nights.
(d) Bad dreams.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following questionable things are good men in the town NOT doing?

2. What is happening to Danny in Ethan's dream on Easter?

3. What does Mr. Marullo give Ethan on Easter?

4. What happened when Ethan killed the rabbits in Mary's garden?

5. What does Allen say he wants to be when he grows up at the beginning of Part Two?

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