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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Michael Mulvaney Sr. go in the chapter titled "Dignity?"
(a) To Ithaca to visit Patrick.
(b) To the store.
(c) To work.
(d) Mt. Ephraim Country Club.

2. How is Michael Sr. greeted when he enters the Yankee Doodle Tap Room?
(a) His old friends say hello and even strangers nod.
(b) A few men nod, but most people try to ignore him.
(c) One person pats him on the back and asks how Corrine is.
(d) The bartender tells him that he isn't welcome there anymore.

3. In the chapter, "Snow after Easter," when does it state is the last time Patrick has seen Marianne?
(a) The past weekend when he visited her.
(b) When they all visited the family home at Christmas.
(c) At her high school graduation the previous June.
(d) When she was taken from their home.

4. What does Judd notice about his father and the people around them at Patrick's graduation?
(a) That the man who was once the center of attention was now treated like an invisible man.
(b) That his father looks so out of place among his friends.
(c) That his father doesn't want to talk to anyone.
(d) That the people treated his father with respect.

5. Who is Muffin?
(a) A cat.
(b) A bird.
(c) A dog.
(d) A goat.

6. Who approaches Corrine at the post office?
(a) Michael.
(b) Mrs. Weidman.
(c) Rev. Earkin.
(d) Lydia Bethune.

7. What does Judd realize as he listens to his heartbeat?
(a) That the heart needs the brain for people to survive.
(b) That the brain needs the heart to survive.
(c) That one day he and everyone he loves will die.
(d) That the heart keeps the body alive.

8. When does Michael realize he is in love with Corrine?
(a) After going to a dance at Schroon Lake with Corrine.
(b) At first sight.
(c) After swimming with Corrine in Schroon Lake.
(d) After helping Corrine rescue a goose.

9. What is written about Marianne as a baby?
(a) Marianne was their miracle baby; very easy going.
(b) Marianne was the largest baby.
(c) Marianne was a demanding baby.
(d) Marianne was a lively child.

10. What does Michael do for what seems no apparent reason while at the Yankee Doodle Tap Room?
(a) He gets up and sings "Yankee Doodle."
(b) He throws the contents of his beer glass in Judge Gerald Kirkland's face.
(c) He gets so drunk he passes out.
(d) He tears up his membership card and throws it at the club president.

11. Where does Marianne work while she attends Kilburn College?
(a) She is interning for a local newspaper.
(b) The Green Isle Co-Op.
(c) She is a full time student and does not work.
(d) In her college cafeteria.

12. What is the name of the person Marianne is living with?
(a) Ethel Hausmann.
(b) Ethel Mulaney.
(c) Grandma Hausmann.
(d) Katrina Mulvaney.

13. Which of the Mulvaney children is said to be the most natural Christian?
(a) Patrick.
(b) Judd.
(c) Mike.
(d) Marianne.

14. How does Judd feel about Patrick's plan?
(a) None of the answers are correct.
(b) He's uncertain Patrick is strong enough to do it.
(c) He's afraid Patrick won't do it right.
(d) He thinks Patrick will change his mind.

15. When Corrine and Judd visit Marianne what does the Co-Op Director, Abelove, say that upsets Corrine?
(a) Abelove says Marianne is a very poor student.
(b) Abelove says he wants Marianne to quit college and work more at the Co-Op.
(c) Abelove says that all Marianne needs is faith in herself.
(d) Abelove says he wants to marry Marianne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is written about Mike Jr. as a baby?

2. Who is P.J.?

3. How does the family refer to the word rape?

4. What metaphor does Patrick use to explain what's happened to their father?

5. What is written about Patrick as a baby?

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