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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The young man from Atlanta tells Lily Dale that he is so distraught over Bill's death that he can't do what?
(a) Work.
(b) Walk.
(c) Sleep.
(d) Eat.

2. How old does Lily Dale say she was when she lost her father?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eleven.
(c) Nine.
(d) Eight.

3. How many children does Vivian have?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) None.
(d) Four.

4. With what does Will say his late brother was obsessed?
(a) Gambling.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) All of the above.
(d) Women.

5. Where does Will discover the young man from Atlanta is staying?
(a) At the Atlanta YMCA.
(b) In the upstairs bedroom of the Kidder house.
(c) Down the street from the Kidders.
(d) At the Houston YMCA.

6. How does Lily Dale say the maids would disappoint their bosses?
(a) By telling their secrets around town.
(b) By not showing up for work.
(c) By burning their houses down.
(d) By painting their door posts.

7. How does Will say the company weathered the Depression?
(a) With moderate success.
(b) Very poorly.
(c) With flying colors.
(d) Will says the company just stayed afloat.

8. How does Will justify the immense cost of his new house?
(a) Will paid for the house with an inheritance from his father.
(b) Will believes he's about to get very lucky in the market.
(c) Will believes his family deserves the best of everything.
(d) Will says he can't take it with him.

9. Where is Carson staying?
(a) Will and Lily Dale's house.
(b) Clara's house.
(c) The Houston Hilton.
(d) The YMCA.

10. What does Lily Dale say Bill would ask her the minute he got home for Christmas?
(a) Bill would ask to say a prayer.
(b) Bill would ask for money.
(c) Bill would ask, "When's dinner?"
(d) Bill would ask what new pieces Lily Dale had composed.

11. How old does Will say he was when he went to work for Sunshine?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Twenty-six.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Twenty.

12. How many children does Susette have?
(a) Five.
(b) Seven.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

13. Why does Will believe Bill committed suicide?
(a) Will says Bill left a note.
(b) Will says Bill was always deeply depressed.
(c) Will says Bill always looked both ways before crossing the street.
(d) Will says Bill never learned to swim.

14. When does Will say Bill was his happiest?
(a) When he was studying.
(b) When he was drinking.
(c) When he was playing the piano.
(d) When he was sailing.

15. Who does Will say is the only person in whom he can confide?
(a) Lily Dale.
(b) The young man from Atlanta.
(c) Mr. Davenport.
(d) Tom.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are relations between Will and Lily Dale as of Carson's arrival?

2. Has Clara ever heard of the maids organizing Disappointment Clubs in Houston?

3. According to Will, what is the largest city in the South?

4. Where does Will threaten to move the family?

5. What does Will tell Lily Dale to tell the young man from Atlanta if he calls again?

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