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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Marianne go after leaving the Co-Op?
(a) Ithaca, New York.
(b) No one knows.
(c) Spartansburg, Pennsylvania.
(d) Erie, Pennsylvania.

2. How does Marianne meet Dr. Whittaker West?
(a) He is her college professor.
(b) He's a vet and she takes Muffin there.
(c) They are set up on a blind date.
(d) She is sick and needs a doctor.

3. In the chapter, "Rag-Quilt Life," what does Marianne say before she leaves the Co-Op?
(a) That she will be back.
(b) Goodbye.
(c) Nothing.
(d) That she needs a vacation.

4. What has been happening with Patrick since his father's death?
(a) Patrick's girlfriend, Katya, and he are living in California.
(b) Patrick is more muscular with shaggy hair.
(c) All the answers are correct.
(d) Patrick is now working with autistic children.

5. What duty of Birk's does Marianne take over that makes a huge difference at the Co-Op?
(a) Baking bread.
(b) Keeping the duty roster up to date.
(c) Working in the garden.
(d) Fundraising.

6. How does Judd reply when Patrick asks how their mother is taking the sale of the farm?
(a) He admits it is very hard on her.
(b) Judd says she cries a lot.
(c) Judd says she's okay, that she is the one handling most of it.
(d) He says he can't tell if she's acting okay or if she really is okay.

7. What does the old man call Judd?
(a) Kid or Sonny.
(b) Juddy-boy or Kid.
(c) Juddy-boy or Sonny.
(d) Sonny or Bud.

8. What member of the family is missing at Michael Mulvaney Sr.'s funeral?
(a) Corrine.
(b) Mike Jr.
(c) Patrick.
(d) Judd.

9. What does Abelove say that makes Marianne cry more?
(a) He depends on her to do her job and not waste time crying.
(b) He tells her he knows why she is crying and wants to help.
(c) He says that if nothing makes her cry like she is, what might something do.
(d) He suggests she get a therapist.

10. What does Abelove tell everyone at the Co-Op after they discover Marianne is gone?
(a) That she needed a vacation.
(b) Nothing.
(c) That she was visiting her family.
(d) That she was finding herself.

11. What does Judd reply when his mother tells him that his father loves him?
(a) If his father loved him he wouldn't have beaten him.
(b) That it's a lie.
(c) He says he doesn't know what he knows.
(d) He doesn't believe anything she says.

12. What does Judd keep hearing himself say?
(a) "Get out! Get out while you can."
(b) "Take care of Mom. Be sure Mom doesn't crack up."
(c) "Find Patrick. Find Patrick. Find Patrick."
(d) "Be strong for Mom. She needs you."

13. What does Michael Sr. suddenly blurt out to Mike Jr. during his visit?
(a) That Mike was just there to gather info.
(b) That Mike was looking at him like he is a dog.
(c) That his son was disloyal when he left home.
(d) That Mike just came to show off to him.

14. What does Hewie admit when he and Marianne get back to the Co-Op after going to her grandmother's funeral?
(a) That he wouldn't tell anyone what she told him.
(b) That he wanted Abelove's job.
(c) That he loved Marianne.
(d) That he was leaving the Co-Op.

15. When does Abelove discover that Marianne has left the Co-Op?
(a) Early evening.
(b) At dinner.
(c) Late in the day.
(d) Late afternoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the brothers do for the first time before they part in the chapter titled, "The Handshake."

2. What has been happening with Corrine since her husband's death?

3. When Marianne awakens the morning after her grandmother's funeral, what happens?

4. What does Aunt Ethel tell her about her mother?

5. What does Whit West do for Muffin?

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