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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Dale Strickland from?
(a) Birmingham, Alabama.
(b) Memphis, Tennessee.
(c) Houston, Texas.
(d) Magnolia, Arkansas.

2. What happens to Ginny's car on her trip after she leaves town?
(a) Her tires go flat.
(b) Her fan belt breaks.
(c) Her engine gives out.
(d) Her oil starts leaking.

3. What does Aimee say to Mary Rose when Mary Rose tells her she will keep her safe?
(a) When can we go back to the ranch?
(b) Forever?
(c) Until August?
(d) Day in and day out?

4. What does Corrine often do after Potter's death that she knows is not good for her health?
(a) Cut herself.
(b) Smoke marijuana.
(c) Take painkillers.
(d) Drink too much.

5. Which woman in the neighborhood watches all the children and calls their parents if they are doing something wrong?
(a) Corrine Shepard.
(b) Suzanne Ledbetter.
(c) Mary Rose Whitehead.
(d) Grace Darling.

6. Which teacher was Mary Rose's daughter mimicking in Part I, making them both laugh?
(a) Miss Lee.
(b) Miss Marlow.
(c) Miss Jackson.
(d) Miss Bluebell.

7. What does Corrine like to do often when she thinks about Potter?
(a) Fire his gun.
(b) Sit in his truck.
(c) Use his hammer.
(d) Go to his office.

8. What kind of jacket did Gloria wear on Valentine's Day?
(a) A rabbit skin jacket.
(b) A leather jacket.
(c) A blazer.
(d) A cotton jacket.

9. Why is Mary Rose seen as a pariah by the women in the church?
(a) She is Jewish.
(b) She does not want to give to the church's relief fund.
(c) She does not want to pray.
(d) She stands up for Gloria Ramirez and insults them when she calls out their racism.

10. What did Dale Strickland call Gloria when he first met her and before he knew her name?
(a) Cutie.
(b) Valentine.
(c) Honey.
(d) Baby.

11. Which child from town used to love to talk with Potter and still comes around to see Corrine?
(a) Casey Musgrow.
(b) Lauralee Ledbetter.
(c) Debra Ann Pierce.
(d) Aimee Jo Whitehead.

12. What does Mary Rose call her gun?
(a) Sleepy Girl.
(b) The Blitz.
(c) Old Yeller.
(d) Old Lady.

13. How does Mary Rose feel when her husband Robert leaves to go back to the ranch?
(a) Relieved.
(b) Angry.
(c) Panicked.
(d) Terrified.

14. What did Potter instruct Corrine to make sure the doctor listed as his cause of death?
(a) Cancer.
(b) Car accident.
(c) Hunting accident.
(d) Heart attack.

15. What kinds of stories did Ginny's grandmother tell her?
(a) Greek myths.
(b) Eastern European legends.
(c) Classic fairy tales.
(d) Sad ones.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the best meal Jesse tells Debra Ann he ever had?

2. What did Potter write in his note to Corrine was his biggest regret?

3. Why is Mary Rose's phone constantly ringing?

4. What music reminds Debra Ann of driving with her mother?

5. In Part I, how long has it been since Potter's death?

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