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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nector finally drives Lulu away by:
(a) Signing the notice that drove her from her land.
(b) Writing her a letter asking her to leave.
(c) Writing her a letter saying he will never leave Marie.
(d) Signing the notice that causes her house to be burned.

2. Marie compares herself to:
(a) A pebble at the bottom of a lake ground down by the waves.
(b) A pebble in a still, quiet place.
(c) A pebble at the shore of a lake gently caressed by the waves.
(d) The black stones of June's abandoned rosary.

3. What are Marie's reasons for not wanting another child around?
(a) She is ashamed of what the neighbors will think.
(b) She has plans to leave with her husband.
(c) She has too many children and a drunk of a husband.
(d) She has always hated her sister and her family.

4. Marie smiles when she hears the Dark One in the closet because:
(a) She is nervous about being caught thinking of him.
(b) She has become attuned to his presence like Sister Leopolda.
(c) She is delighted that Sister Leopolda will have to deal with him.
(d) She has discovered where the other children keep their belongings.

5. In observing Lulu's close-knit sons, Beverly is reminded of the fact that:
(a) Henry hadn't spoken to him in seven years.
(b) One of his own brothers was killed in combat.
(c) Lulu came between him and his brother Henry.
(d) Henry Jr. might be his.

6. Why does Marie love to go to Mass as a child?
(a) It teaches her about being a saint.
(b) It is her only opportunity to go into town unchaperoned.
(c) She has a mail-order Catholic soul.
(d) She longs to be a nun.

7. Gerry is the son who is most like Lulu because:
(a) He teaches the others to follow Lulu.
(b) He laughs easily and is a born leader.
(c) He has black eyes and is frequently in trouble.
(d) He cares for the other boys like his own sons.

8. Marie will not pray because:
(a) She keeps her secrets to herself.
(b) She does not want to go to church.
(c) She refuses to be caught begging God.
(d) She doesn't remember the prayers of her childhood.

9. Marie's quiet behavior after the scalding leads the other nuns to believe:
(a) She is in extreme pain.
(b) She will be a saint someday.
(c) She is humble and docile.
(d) She is punishing Leopolda.

10. The description of Lulu's work in the kitchen-- filling pots by pointing at them, taking things from the oven that had never been put in--suggests:
(a) She is efficient and prepares dinner in advance.
(b) She is overworked and exhausted.
(c) She has some sort of magical powers or witchcraft.
(d) She has thrown dinner together without much care.

11. What does June's "birth" from the truck foreshadow?
(a) Her death at the end of the chapter.
(b) Her return to the reservation.
(c) Her desire to go home.
(d) Her decision to leave Andy.

12. Marie struggles with Zelda's growing up because:
(a) She fears losing control over Zelda's thoughts and decisions.
(b) She thinks Zelda is still a child and unable to make choices.
(c) She still needs Zelda, but wants her to be free to make choices.
(d) She fears Zelda will choose to go to the convent as an adult.

13. During their power struggle, Marie realizes:
(a) She cannot take the spoon because Leopolda needs it.
(b) She wants to go and get Nector back.
(c) She still needs Leopolda to save her from darkness.
(d) She does not want Leopolda to die.

14. The beads around June's neck are:
(a) A rosary given to her by the Crees who found her.
(b) A rosary given to her by the nuns at the convent.
(c) Spirit beads left to her by her mother.
(d) The inheritance left to her by her father.

15. Leopolda claims Marie has received the stigmata because:
(a) Leopolda has to cover up the fact that she stabbed Marie.
(b) Leopolda believes Marie has humility of spirit.
(c) Leopolda has forgiven Marie.
(d) Leopolda wants to gain attention by claiming the stigmata.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what way does Albertine cause her mother's downfall?

2. Henry's casket bears a Nazi flag because:

3. Lulu's fainting at Henry's funeral suggests:

4. What responsibilities does Marie keep up in order to distract herself from unhappiness?

5. The line "once they smash there is no way to put them right," describing Albertine's attempt to fix the pies, also suggests:

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