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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Come My Soul, That Hath Long Languished, Chapters 1, 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jules focus on after his father's death?
(a) Becoming the man of the family.
(b) Trying to set his mother up with a good man.
(c) Making money to escape his life of poverty.
(d) Getting good grades, to be able to attend college.

2. What does Loretta do after Mrs. Wendall is gone?
(a) Quits her job to care for her children.
(b) Gets a second job, to pay for the nursing home care.
(c) Rents Mrs. Wendall's room to a boarder.
(d) Moves the family into a smaller apartment.

3. What does Jules want to do with his own children?
(a) Ensure that they remember him when he is gone.
(b) Home-school them.
(c) Give them opportunities that he never had.
(d) Live somewhere far away from Detroit.

4. In what way has Maureen changed since the beginning of the novel?
(a) She is cold-hearted and calculating.
(b) She is actively pursuing what she wants.
(c) She is heavier and less attractive.
(d) She is confused and indecisive.

5. What is causing Jim to reevaluate his situation with his wife and family?
(a) Maureen.
(b) A near-death experience.
(c) Losing his job.
(d) His wife's infidelity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Maureen want to get married?

2. Why does Jules steal a car?

3. Why does Jim find himself attracted to Maureen?

4. Where does Mrs. Wendall live after Howard's death?

5. The third book begins in what year?

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