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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why can't Mary relax while on vacation?
(a) She wants to check on her inheritance.
(b) She wants to visit the store.
(c) She wants to spread the news.
(d) She wants to have her fortune read.

2. What does Ethan find in his pocket at the end of the book?
(a) Money.
(b) A picture of his grandfather.
(c) The talisman.
(d) A note from Ellen.

3. What does Margie strive to maintain in her life?
(a) Her looks.
(b) Her respect.
(c) Her money.
(d) Her values.

4. How did Ethan expect Ellen to respond to Allen's prize?
(a) She would be jealous.
(b) She would be shy and absent.
(c) She would be happy for him.
(d) She would try to accuse him of cheating.

5. What interrupts Allen's rock music?
(a) An advertisement.
(b) A special announcement.
(c) A power outage.
(d) Ellen's country music.

6. How does Ethan feel when he hears what Marullo said about him?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Excited.
(d) Flattered.

7. What stings Ethan while he is in his special place at the end of the book?
(a) Wasps.
(b) Centipedes.
(c) Star fish.
(d) Jelly fish.

8. After celebrating Allen's prize, what does Ethan do in his dream just before he wakes up?
(a) Sees the store sinking like a ship.
(b) Shoots Baker.
(c) Gets shot.
(d) Kisses Danny.

9. Who used to speak magic words to Ethan?
(a) Deborah.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) Marullo.
(d) His mother.

10. Why does Margie not see Joey as a prospect?
(a) He is not wealthy.
(b) He does not flirt with her enough.
(c) He is a bachelor.
(d) He is too young.

11. What does Ethan put in his pocket before leaving the house after hearing about Allen's speech being discredited?
(a) A mirror.
(b) Tissues.
(c) The talisman.
(d) Razor blades.

12. Who is the first person in the bank to offer condolences for Danny's death?
(a) Joey.
(b) Margie.
(c) Baker.
(d) Stoney.

13. Whom does Ethan say he think turned Marullo into the Department of Immigration?
(a) Stoney.
(b) Margie.
(c) Baker.
(d) Joey.

14. What does Baker say about Danny's death that makes Ethan angry?
(a) He should have looked harder.
(b) He should not blame himself.
(c) He should have kept his nose out of his business.
(d) He should have been with him.

15. Whom does Ethan talk to when he is in bed after celebrating Allen's prize?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His father.
(c) His mother.
(d) His grandfather.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ellen ask Ethan to let her hold during the party for Allen?

2. What was Ethan a monument of to Marullo?

3. What did the clerks at the bank do all day when Ethan heard he now owned the store?

4. What did Marullo do when he was deported?

5. What does Ethan dream Allen becomes after celebrating his prize?

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