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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Marianne arrives at the hospital, what does Judd tell her about their father?
(a) Their father is an alcoholic.
(b) Their father is indigent.
(c) Their father is a charity case.
(d) All the answers are correct.

2. What does Marianne decide after Judd tells her that their father is asking for her and only her?
(a) That Judd was jealous.
(b) That she would believe him.
(c) That he was making it up to make her feel better.
(d) That her father was probably also asking for her brothers.

3. Why does Marianne always volunteer to chop onions at the Co-Op?
(a) Because she loves to cook.
(b) Because no one else wants to chop them.
(c) Chopping helps get rid of her frustrations.
(d) To hide her tears.

4. Where does Michael Sr. live when his son, Mike, visits him?
(a) In the back room of the Golden Pavilion Chinese Restaurant.
(b) In the projects.
(c) Above the Golden Pavilion Chinese Restaurant.
(d) In a one-room apartment.

5. What do the brothers do for the first time before they part in the chapter titled, "The Handshake."
(a) No answers are correct.
(b) They pray together.
(c) They promise to stay in touch.
(d) They hug.

6. Who offers to give Marianne a ride to her grandmother's funeral?
(a) Her roommate Felice-Marie.
(b) Aunt Ethel.
(c) Hewie, a Co-Op member.
(d) Abelove.

7. What is Stump Creek Hill?
(a) A veterinary clinic.
(b) A home for sick, injured, abandoned, and elderly animals.
(c) All the answers are correct.
(d) A federal and state licensed zoo.

8. What does Judd say about prayer?
(a) His mother can pray.
(b) His family is past prayer.
(c) He will continue to pray.
(d) Prayer doesn't work.

9. What does Aunt Ethel tell her about her mother?
(a) Her mother wanted Aunt Ethel to call and tell her about her grandmother.
(b) Her mother doesn't want her to attend her grandmother's funeral.
(c) Her mother wants her to attend her grandmother's funeral.
(d) That her mother is going to the funeral alone.

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

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

12. What does Patrick do when Zachary begins sinking in the bog?
(a) He laughs and tells him he's getting what he deserves.
(b) He suddenly changes his mind and pulls him out.
(c) He turns around and walks away.
(d) He watches as Zachary goes under and drowns.

13. Why doesn't Judd recognize Patrick when they meet the night before Easter?
(a) Patrick has dyed hair.
(b) Patrick is wearing a disguise.
(c) Patrick is wearing a mask.
(d) Patrick is tougher looking and has a beard.

14. What does Abelove have to swallow his pride to do for the Co-Op?
(a) Search for benefactors.
(b) Drum up business.
(c) Cook meals.
(d) Scrub floors.

15. Where does Patrick decide he is going to take Zachary Lundt to get revenge?
(a) Back to where Zach raped Marianne.
(b) None of the answers are correct.
(c) To the lake.
(d) To the sewage treatment plant.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Michael Mulvaney move after he leaves Corrine?

2. How does Judd refer to the area of town where he lives after leaving his parent's home?

3. How does Patrick feel as he drives away from the bog?

4. Why does Michael Sr. ask Mike about a white horse?

5. What happens on the first day of summer in the chapter titled, "On My Own"?

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