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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Alice is born, when do William and Julia move to a bigger apartment?
(a) August.
(b) June.
(c) May.
(d) July.

2. What food does William make for Julia and her sisters when they get together to discuss their mother moving?
(a) Pasta and marinara sauce.
(b) Ham sandwiches.
(c) Roast beef sandwiches.
(d) Chicken and potatoes.

3. What is the mascot at Northwestern?
(a) Wildcats.
(b) Cardinals.
(c) Vikings.
(d) Crusaders.

4. How long does Sylvie allow the boys to kiss her in the library?
(a) 90 seconds.
(b) 45 seconds.
(c) 120 seconds.
(d) 60 seconds.

5. How long does the call last when William calls home and tells his parents he is engaged to Julia?
(a) 20 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 35 minutes.
(d) 10 minutes.

6. What was Sylvie's major in college before her father dies?
(a) English literature.
(b) Sociology.
(c) American history.
(d) Philosophy.

7. When William helps vet players during summer training camp in August 1983, how many of the players have been in car accidents?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

8. What is the name of the head librarian when Sylvie is working at Lozano Library?
(a) Michelle.
(b) Louisa.
(c) Elaine.
(d) Catherine.

9. Where do the sisters gather after their mother says she is moving?
(a) William and Julia's apartment.
(b) Mrs. Ceccione's place.
(c) The home where they grew up.
(d) A restaurant.

10. When Julia is pregnant, what does William like to eat for breakfast?
(a) 2 pieces of toast with strawberry jam.
(b) 2 pieces of toast with raspberry jam.
(c) Oatmeal.
(d) Pancakes.

11. What do the Padvanos have for dinner the first time William comes over?
(a) Chicken and mashed potatoes.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Roast beef, green beans, and baked potatoes.
(d) TV dinners.

12. When Sylvie reads William's book, about how many typewritten pages is it?
(a) 200.
(b) 275.
(c) 150.
(d) 225.

13. When Julia calls the history department to ask William a question in August of 1983, how many classes does the department secretary say he has missed teaching?
(a) 4.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

14. How old was William's sister, Caroline, when she died?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 6.
(d) 5.

15. Where did Rose and Charlie get married?
(a) Denver.
(b) St. Atanasius.
(c) St. Procopius.
(d) Las Vegas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color are baby Alice's eyes?

2. When Emeline is working full-time at the daycare and taking college classes at night, how many classes can she manage at a time?

3. What time of day do William and Julia have their wedding?

4. What does Sylvie change her major to after her father dies?

5. What player does Arash ask William to observe when they sit in the bleachers and have their lunch one day?

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