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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. How is Charity's mother characterized?
(a) Emotionally unavailable
(b) As a commander
(c) As a shrinking violet
(d) Mentally unstable

2. What is the state of Larry and Sally's marriage?
(a) They are separated
(b) Rocky and unhappy
(c) On the verge of divorce
(d) Happy and solid

3. Where does Charity's family live?
(a) Kennebunkport
(b) Cambridge
(c) New York
(d) Battell Pond

4. What concerns Sid about Charity?
(a) She is gaining weight
(b) She is always tired
(c) She looks pale
(d) She is spending too much

5. For what reason does Larry believe much material is written?
(a) Money
(b) Education
(c) Hobbies
(d) Spiritualism

Short Answer Questions

1. A picnic has been planned for later today at _______________________.

2. What concerns Sally about her appearance?

3. What is the name of Sid and Charity's firstborn child?

4. What body of water do Larry and Sally view from their new apartment?

5. What does Sid ask Larry?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Charity attempt to manage Sid's career?

2. Describe how the author introduces the reader to Larry Morgan at the beginning of the novel?

3. Describe the first year in Madison for Sally and Larry.

4. What are the plans for Larry's day?

5. Explain the flashback the author uses to describe the beginning of Sid and Charity's courtship.

6. Compare Sid and Larry's views on what constitutes good writing.

7. What does Charity learn about Larry and Sally as they talk?

8. Explain how one of the novel's themes of rescue is important in Part 1: Chapter 10.

9. Explain how Sid and Sally seem to have similar character traits.

10. What housing do Larry and Sally find when they reach Wisconsin?

(see the answer keys)

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