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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ethan talk to everybody he sees while sweeping the sidewalk?
(a) He is talking himself out of the robbery.
(b) He wants alibis.
(c) He feels nervous.
(d) He feels happy and friendly.

2. What does Ethan do to make people think he will be in the bathroom?
(a) Flips the occupied sign.
(b) Hires a man to sit in there and sound sick.
(c) Rigs the toilet to continually flush.
(d) Puts a sign on the door.

3. What does Ethan take with him on July 1st?
(a) A Bible.
(b) The talisman.
(c) A picture.
(d) His gun.

4. Why does Baker think Ethan has been manipulating him?
(a) He distracted him with talk of Mary's inheritance.
(b) He had the rights to Danny's land all along.
(c) He knew Marullo would give him the store.
(d) He had more money than he let on.

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

6. How does Margie plan to make her financial situation secure?
(a) Wait for her uncle to die.
(b) Sue a company.
(c) Become the mistress of a rich man.
(d) Find a husband.

7. What did Marullo do when he was deported?
(a) Willed all his property to Mary.
(b) Gave the store to Ethan.
(c) Wrote a letter asking Ethan to help him.
(d) Revealed an affair he had with Margie.

8. Why is Allen's speech being discredited?
(a) They think Allen had help from his parents.
(b) It is too common.
(c) Allen is not old enough.
(d) It was plagiarized.

9. What is the weather like as Ethan and Mary head out on their vacation together?
(a) Snowy.
(b) Sunny and hot.
(c) Foggy.
(d) Rainy.

10. How much of Danny's land does Ethan sell to Baker?
(a) 51%
(b) 50%
(c) 48%
(d) 49%

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

12. Whom does Ethan think should own the talisman now?
(a) Allen.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Margie.
(d) Mary.

13. Who does Baker think should run for town manager?
(a) Mary.
(b) Baker.
(c) Ethan.
(d) Margie.

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

15. What will Ethan use the $3,000 from Mary's account for?
(a) Signing a deed.
(b) Making an investment.
(c) Paying bills.
(d) Buying inventory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Ethan's name listed in town?

2. What does Ethan buy to celebrate while on vacation?

3. Where does Margie offer to take the kids so Ethan and Mary can be alone?

4. How does Margie get money without having a job?

5. What was Ethan a monument of to Marullo?

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