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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ruby sing at Harold's funeral service?
(a) Amazing Grace.
(b) Battle Hymn of the Republic.
(c) On Eagle's Wings.
(d) How Can I Keep From Singing.

2. What does Zorrie's favorite teacher give her to eat when she happens upon his house looking for work?
(a) Egg sandwiches.
(b) Beef.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Cereal.

3. What material does Zorrie use in her factory job?
(a) Radium.
(b) Lead.
(c) Uranium.
(d) String.

4. What is Zorrie's husband's first name?
(a) Harold.
(b) Henry.
(c) Elwood.
(d) Emery.

5. Where does Zorrie end up settling for a few months and working in a factory in Part I?
(a) Ottawa.
(b) Shoneburg.
(c) Montreal.
(d) Halifax.

6. What does Zorrie compare a baby to when Emily Owens asks about it?
(a) A fairy.
(b) A fish.
(c) A bird.
(d) A frog.

7. What does Zorrie take to wearing for a time in Part II, years after Harold's death?
(a) His watch.
(b) His boots.
(c) His coat.
(d) His shirt.

8. Where are Harold's funeral services held?
(a) In Markham and Leeds.
(b) In Jevonshire and Bradford.
(c) Both at Hillisburg and Forest.
(d) In Indianapolis and Ottawa.

9. Who does Zorrie get a post card from in Part II?
(a) Jack.
(b) Janie.
(c) Ryan.
(d) Helen.

10. What does Zorrie finds out has happened to Mr. Thomas when she visits him after her factory work in Part I?
(a) He has gotten married.
(b) He has died.
(c) He is convalescing in a care home after a stroke.
(d) He has moved away.

11. What does Zorrie start feeling in Part I that she has never really felt before?
(a) Her hair falling out.
(b) Her body slowing down.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Sadness.

12. Who does Zorrie eventually find work with on a farm?
(a) The Reese Family.
(b) The Summers family.
(c) Hank Dunne.
(d) Gus and Bessie Underwood.

13. On what occasion is there a big picnic in town?
(a) Fourth of July.
(b) Memorial Day.
(c) Thanksgiving.
(d) Labor Day.

14. Who helps Zorrie on the farm after Harold goes to war?
(a) Emily Owens, Lester Dunn, and James.
(b) Henry, James, and Bessie.
(c) Gus, Bessie, and Lester Dunn.
(d) Lester Dunn and James.

15. When does Harold join the war?
(a) 1944.
(b) 1940.
(c) 1939.
(d) 1942.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Zorrie do when the truck driver puts his hand on her leg?

2. What is Noah missing as a result of a farm accident?

3. Where does Zorrie try to travel on her own in Part II?

4. What lake has Zorrie longed to see in Part II?

5. What is one river Zorrie swims in with her friends during her time at the factory?

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