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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. Ben gets a physical, what is the result?
(a) The doctor gives him a glowing report and encourages him to go to war
(b) Ben doesn't get straight answers from the doctor is thinks he might not be well
(c) The doctor gives him a glowing report but discourages him from going to war
(d) The doctor tells him he is gravely ill and shouldn't go anywhere

2. What is the name of the town where Gant eventually settles?
(a) Altamont
(b) Raliegh
(c) Baltimore
(d) Sidney

3. What job does Ben have?
(a) A paper route
(b) He sells produce
(c) He sells magazines
(d) He works with his father

4. Who dies of typhoid in this chapter?
(a) Helen
(b) Grover
(c) Ben
(d) Oliver

5. Who continues to emerge as a real inspiration to Eugene?
(a) Eliza
(b) Jennings Ward
(c) Mrs. Leonard
(d) Steve

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Oliver blame for Steve's problems?

2. Who brings Oliver a suitcase full of alcoholic beverages?

3. In this chapter the positive influence of what woman is highlighted?

4. What is the family's reaction when he returns?

5. Where else does Eugene go in this chapter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do you think the family chooses to have the funeral in the Presbyterian church?

2. What significant event happens to Eugene when he is at home at Christmas?

3. Briefly describe how Ben reflects his father in this chapter (21).

4. What is unusual about Gant's involvement in the temperance movement?

5. How has Eugene changed from his first semester at college to his last?

6. Is there any significance to the fact that Helen is the one who takes Gant to Baltimore for treatment of his cancer?

7. Describe the effect going to the Leonard's school has on Eugene.

8. What do you think is the significance of Ben's abrupt disappearance in the final chapter?

9. Why do you think it is significant that both of Eugene's parents attend his graduation?

10. How do you think Eugene's personal appearance effects his confidence and self esteem?

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