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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. To whom had Alice reported her slapping a student?
(a) The principal.
(b) Howard.
(c) Theresa.
(d) No one.

2. Why will Nellie be in Romania for two months?
(a) To take a vacation.
(b) To visit relatives.
(c) To study.
(d) To care for sick children.

3. Where does Alice see Theresa?
(a) The grocery.
(b) Church.
(c) The woods.
(d) The mall.

4. What does Alice beg Lizzy to do after she bolts from the church?
(a) To help her parents.
(b) To forgive her.
(c) To come back.
(d) To sing.

5. Where does Alice go when she runs out of the school board meeting?
(a) Her car.
(b) Home.
(c) Starbucks.
(d) The restroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who pays for Alice's college degree?

2. Lizzy's family practices what religion?

3. Howard urges Alice to bear up for _____________________.

4. Alice is arrested on charges of _________________.

5. What color of prison garb does Alice wear?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the tragedy that occurs early in the story?

2. What is the purpose of the shopping trip to get Howard a new suit?

3. What advice does Rafferty give Alice and what does Howard worry about, given Alice's history?

4. What bizarre ideas does Alice have regarding sacrifice in Christian beliefs?

5. How does the author show that Alice's thoughts on religion are still very elementary?

6. What is revealed about Alice and Howard's religious beliefs?

7. Describe the behavior of Howard and Alice in the church for Lizzy's funeral.

8. What is Alice's only demand on Howard when she goes to jail?

9. Who is Nellie and what is her relationship with the Goodwins?

10. Describe the School Board meeting when Alice runs away.

(see the answer keys)

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