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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Allen say he wants to do for a living after winning the contest?
(a) Teach at a college.
(b) Enter contests.
(c) Work in television.
(d) Write screen plays.

3. How does Joey say he feels on July 1st?
(a) Alert.
(b) Jumpy.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Excited.

4. How much money does Ethan say he is buying Marullo's store for?
(a) $7,000.
(b) $4,000.
(c) $5,000.
(d) $6,000.

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

6. Where is Ethan's name listed in town?
(a) The War Memorial.
(b) A Soldier Monument.
(c) The City Council sign.
(d) The Old Football Stadium.

7. What causes Ethan to abort his robbery plan?
(a) Margie comes to visit him.
(b) Mr. Baker's letter in the mail.
(c) The appearance of the Immigration officer.
(d) The sound of a police car siren.

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

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

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

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

12. Where has Marullo been feeling pain?
(a) His knee.
(b) His head.
(c) His stomach.
(d) His arm.

13. Whose light does Ethan think has gone out at the end of the book?
(a) Margie's.
(b) Mary's.
(c) His own.
(d) Allen's.

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

15. Why does Margie think her alimony money is about to stop?
(a) She is making too much money.
(b) Her ex-husband had a stroke.
(c) She is getting too old.
(d) The allotted time is almost out.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Margie not see Joey as a prospect?

2. How many items does Ethan buy to celebrate while on vacation?

3. How much money does Marullo give Ethan when he offers to let him take a vacation?

4. What does Baker say about Danny's death that makes Ethan angry?

5. What does Ethan take with him on July 1st?

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