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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. About how much money is Iano said to earn yearly at the college in Chapter 3?
(a) $35,000.
(b) $25,000.
(c) $45,000.
(d) $60,000.

2. Where did Willa's family live prior to inheriting the house?
(a) Nevada.
(b) Virginia.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Washington.

3. Who is the editor of the rival newspaper to Captain Landis's?
(a) Mr. Carruth.
(b) Mr. Petrofaccio.
(c) Mr. Nailburne.
(d) Mr. Carlyle.

4. In what field does Iano have a PhD?
(a) Creative writing.
(b) Global politics.
(c) Economics.
(d) Dentistry.

5. Where was Willa's aunt cared for at a facility prior to her death?
(a) Newark.
(b) Ocean City.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) Boston.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Polly said to be in Chapter 2?

2. What characteristic does Polly feel disappointed that the president exuded during his visit in Chapter 6?

3. What author wrote about wax myrtle, having made a tallow as an experiment, according to Mary in Chapter 8?

4. What is Willa writing an article about in Chapter 3?

5. Who sets up Dusty's crib and bedroom in the house on Plum Street?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Gwendolyn described? What are Willa's first impressions of her?

2. What is Mary Treat doing when Thatcher comes to her home in Chapter 4? Why?

3. How would you compare and contrast the characters or Rose and Mary in the novel?

4. What struggles does Willa face with her work in Chapter 3?

5. How would you describe Nick's personality?

6. How would you describe Thatcher's relationship with Rose in the beginning of the novel?

7. When and where is Willa's story set primarily? How is this established?

8. Why does Willa face conflict in taking Nick to the doctor in Chapter 5?

9. Who is Tig and why is she living in Willa's home?

10. How is the setting of Batsto described in Chapter 8?

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