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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Margie want to release from the pain of his life?
(a) Baker.
(b) Ethan.
(c) Joey.
(d) Morphy.

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

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

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

5. How long did one of Ethan's fellow soldiers give himself every day to think about his family?
(a) 45 minutes.
(b) 30 minutes.
(c) 15 minutes.
(d) 1 hour.

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

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

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

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

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

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

12. What was Ethan a monument of to Marullo?
(a) Decency.
(b) America.
(c) Success.
(d) Happiness.

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

14. What does Ethan say is admired over morality?
(a) Criticism.
(b) Stature.
(c) Wealth.
(d) Success.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mary do when she hears that Ethan owns the store?

3. Why can't Mary relax while on vacation?

4. Why does Baker think Ethan has been manipulating him?

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

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