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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Will say when Lily Dale tells him the young man from Atlanta's story?
(a) "Bull."
(b) "Well, now I've heard everything."
(c) "I want a divorce."
(d) "I can't believe you lied to me!"

2. How does Lily Dale help the young man from Atlanta?
(a) She prays for him daily.
(b) She gives him piano lessons.
(c) She gives him breakfast every morning.
(d) She loans him money.

3. Where is Allie from?
(a) Harrison.
(b) Glen Flora.
(c) East Columbia.
(d) Houston.

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

5. Where does Will say Bill got a job after the war?
(a) Houston.
(b) Chicago.
(c) Atlanta.
(d) New York City.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Will say he was when he went to work for Sunshine?

2. What offer does Tom make to Will?

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

4. What's Susette's "burden"?

5. What is Will going to do now that he's fired?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Will tell Carson about Houston?

2. In what way does Will discover that he has been foolish?

3. Describe Will's late son.

4. Why does Will want such a big house for only two people?

5. What does Lily Dale say Bill would do the minute he got home for Christmas?

6. When does Will say he discovered his heart condition?

7. Describe Will's display of pride at the end of the scene.

8. What is the difference between Will and his brother?

9. How does Will's being fired put Lily Dale in an awkward position?

10. What happens at the end of the scene to send Will into the fury that leads to his heart attack?

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