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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 have the children done already this morning?
(a) Had a hearty breakfast
(b) Opened gifts and eaten candy
(c) Gone to church
(d) Played in the snow

2. What does Al order for lunch at the Apollo?
(a) Turkey dinner
(b) Ham dinner
(c) Burger and fries
(d) Meat loaf dinner

3. What is Julian's mood when he arrives?
(a) Anticipatory
(b) Relieved
(c) Relaxed
(d) Depressed

4. In what year did the coal strike occur?
(a) 1899
(b) 1925
(c) 1916
(d) 1931

5. Who has Julian apparently humiliated?
(a) Al
(b) Irma
(c) Ed
(d) Harry

Short Answer Questions

1. How could the late-1920s be characterized for Gibbsville?

2. Where does Lute tease Irma that other women may want to take him?

3. Who does Caroline say she will attempt to come to their party?

4. What do the big spenders drink?

5. What does Al yell from his car window?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Julian and Caroline use sex as punishment and reward in their relationship?

2. What are Irma Fliegler's thoughts as she looks out the window on Christmas morning?

3. What is the nature of organized crime in the story?

4. How is the cycle of alcoholism complete for Julian now?

5. Explain the etiquette dynamics of parties held in Gibbsville in regard to escorts for the women.

6. How do the Englishes behave toward Julian and Caroline at Christmas dinner?

7. Who is Alice Cartwright?

8. How does the author use Caroline as the typical example of a young woman and her options in the 1920s?

9. What is the impact of Julian's inappropriate behavior with Helene?

10. Who is Al Grecco?

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