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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As he refuses to take Pete's money, what does the waiter call Pete?
(a) A womanizer.
(b) An idiot.
(c) A fool.
(d) A benefactor.

2. Who throws the first punch in the saloon fight?
(a) Pete.
(b) Jimmie's companion.
(c) The saloon owner.
(d) Jimmie.

3. When she thinks about Maggie begging to come home at some future date, what does Mudder do?
(a) Weep mournfully.
(b) Wring her hands.
(c) Laugh gleefully.
(d) Smile vindictively.

4. For whom is the "forlorn woman" looking?
(a) Jimmie.
(b) Blue Billie.
(c) Pete.
(d) Maggie.

5. When Pete and Maggie enter the hall at the beginning of Chapter 14, how long has Maggie been away from home?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Five days.
(c) A year.
(d) Two months.

6. Who does Maggie meet as she wanders among the rows of houses?
(a) A stout, well-dressed gentleman.
(b) A working man with a load of firewood.
(c) A small boy selling newspapers.
(d) A woman in stylish clothes.

7. How do the men staring at Maggie make her feel?
(a) Excited.
(b) Happy.
(c) Afraid.
(d) Proud.

8. Where does Jimmie hide after the saloon fight to avoid being caught?
(a) At the apartment.
(b) Under a table.
(c) In a dark corner.
(d) In the park.

9. How does Maggie feel when Pete and Nellie leave?
(a) Angry and hurt.
(b) Dazed and astounded.
(c) Anxious and worried.
(d) Relieved and relaxed.

10. While at work in the saloon, what color jacket does Pete wear?
(a) Black.
(b) Brown.
(c) White.
(d) Red.

11. After Jimmie decides to go after Pete, who blocks Jimmie's exit from the apartment?
(a) The old woman.
(b) Mudder.
(c) Maggie.
(d) Pete.

12. When Jimmie passes the group of women in the dark hallway, about whom are they talking?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Jimmie.
(c) Mudder.
(d) The old woman.

13. By what common name does the hasty businessman call the "painted" girl when he knocks into her?
(a) Nellie.
(b) Hattie.
(c) Mary.
(d) Jane.

14. Who else is drinking at the bar during the verbal exchange between Jimmie, his companion, and Pete?
(a) An old woman.
(b) A quiet stranger.
(c) Mudder.
(d) An old man.

15. Who does Jimmie meet when he comes home late from work at the beginning of Chapter 10?
(a) Mudder.
(b) A policeman.
(c) The old woman.
(d) Maggie and Pete.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time passes between Chapter 16 and Chapter 17?

2. What is Mudder raving about when Jimmie arrives home in Chapter 13?

3. Where does Nellie say she wants to go with Pete?

4. What is the name of the next door neighbor who Mudder says she warned Maggie about?

5. Who answers the "painted" girl's remarks with, "It's a fine evenin', ain't it?"?

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