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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 is the name of the architect specialist who comes to assess Willa's home in Chapter 15?
(a) Mr. Kimble.
(b) Mr. Peakesbury.
(c) Mr. Priestley.
(d) Mr. Petrofaccio.

2. What famous historical trial regarding evolution is referenced in Chapter 11?
(a) The Scopes Trial.
(b) Roe vs. Wade.
(c) The Henderson Trial.
(d) The Waterson Trial.

3. Who is Aurelia announced to be marrying in Chapter 16?
(a) Mr. Nailburne.
(b) Mr. Dunwiddie.
(c) Mr. Carruth.
(d) Mr. Wilbeforce.

4. What does "Lex loci" translate to in English, as shown in Chapter 10 (258)?
(a) The eye of the beholder.
(b) The written word.
(c) The eye of the mind.
(d) The law of the land.

5. Who is the pediatrician that sees Dusty for his checkup in Chapter 11?
(a) Dr. Patel.
(b) Dr. Weasel.
(c) Dr. Kimble.
(d) Dr. Waterson.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom has Rose become infatuated, as revealed in Chapter 16?

2. What servant in Thatcher's home has given her notice in Chapter 16?

3. What state's presidential primary election is the focus of the news broadcasts in Chapter 13?

4. What does Zeke tell Willa he has decided to do concerning Dusty in Chapter 11?

5. Willa notes in Chapter 11, "Beautiful people liked to claim looks didn't matter, while throwing that currency around like" what (294)?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Thatcher learn from Willis and Selma in Chapter 14?

2. Why is Rose opposed to Thatcher testifying in court in Chapter 16?

3. How does the debate conclude in Chapter 12?

4. About what do Jorge and Zeke argue in Chapter 17?

5. How is the lecture/debate described in Chapter 10?

6. Why does Tig's behavior surprise Willa in Chapter 13?

7. How would you compare the demeanors of Thatcher and Cutler in the debate in Chapter 12?

8. Who is Uri Carruth and how does Thatcher come to know him?

9. What does Thatcher say when he testifies in court in Chapter 16?

10. What is being celebrated in Chapter 17? How is the celebration described?

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