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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Paula call the other women with the same injuries as herself?
(a) Foolish.
(b) Clumsy.
(c) Courageous.
(d) Cowards.

2. When did Paula realize she was pregnant for the first time?
(a) When she threw up.
(b) In the doctor's office.
(c) At conception.
(d) When she fainted.

3. What did Charlo eat out of Paula's panties?
(a) Cookies.
(b) Chips.
(c) Cake.
(d) Pudding.

4. How does Paula get to Lambay Island?
(a) She walks.
(b) She takes a boat.
(c) She takes the train.
(d) She takes a bus.

5. Why does Paula refuse to see Mr. Fleming?
(a) She is angry with him.
(b) She wants to imagine him.
(c) She is embarrassed.
(d) She feels responsible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Paula beg the reader to do in Chapter 26?

2. How does Paula feel about what her husband did to Mrs. Fleming?

3. How does Paula describe her reception?

4. How long was Paula engaged before her wedding day?

5. What is Richie's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Charlo think one gun would be enough to make the bank robbery successful?

2. How did Charlo spend his wedding night?

3. How did Paula fight back against Charlo?

4. What does Paula find ironic about her choice in Charlo?

5. What led Paula to finally fight back against Charlo?

6. What kind of character is Mrs. Fleming, and what does she do for the plot?

7. What are some of the ways Paula was abused by Charlo?

8. Why did Paula try to get drunk before Charlo got home?

9. What is ironic about the name of the Fleming's house?

10. What does Paula find funny about the death of her husband?

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