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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 many counts of first-degree murder was Derek charged with?
(a) 4.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 3.

2. How often does August visit Derek in prison?
(a) Every other month.
(b) Twice a month.
(c) Once a month.
(d) Once a week.

3. What time does Joan hear the phone ring in Chapter 23?
(a) 6 a.m.
(b) 5 a.m.
(c) 5:45 a.m.
(d) 5:15 a.m.

4. How many works does Joan need in her portfolio to apply to the art school she wishes to attend?
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 12.
(d) 20.

5. What time is it in Chapter 24, when August sees two unknown men on her porch steps?
(a) A little after midnight.
(b) 1 a.m.
(c) Nearly 2 a.m.
(d) 1:30 a.m.

Short Answer Questions

1. What day of the week is it in Chapter 15?

2. Where did the thimble come from that Hazel has from Myron in Chapter 19?

3. When did Myron come home from the war?

4. In Chapter 19, what is Hazel told is bail when an officer mistakes her for a woman come to get her someone out of jail?

5. What day of the week was August born?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mya react when the World Trade Center towers fell and the Pentagon was attacked?

2. When did Miriam graduate from nursing school, and what was her graduation ceremony like?

3. Why does Miriam want Joan to be a doctor?

4. How does Myron propose to Hazel and how does she respond?

5. Who calls in Chapter 23, and what decision is made after the call?

6. What are the conditions like when Hazel's mother sends her to the store in Chpater 13?

7. How do the visits August makes to see Derek affect her?

8. Why does Joan go to Sunday Mass?

9. How long has Miss Dawn known August?

10. Why is Derek arrested in Chapter 18?

(see the answer keys)

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