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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many grandchildren dod Helen and Jim have?
(a) 1.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

2. Where did Elaine Croft finally make tenure?
(a) Harvard.
(b) Yale.
(c) NYU.
(d) Smith.

3. What color cardigan does Olive remember that Jack wore when they went to dinner the first time?
(a) Black.
(b) Beige.
(c) Green.
(d) Blue.

4. What immigrants are settle in Shirley Falls these days?
(a) Rohingyas.
(b) Iraquis.
(c) Somalis.
(d) Nigerians.

5. How old is Lisa MacPherson in "The End of the Civil War Days"?
(a) Late 30s.
(b) 39.
(c) 43.
(d) Close to 40.

6. How many children does Betty have?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

7. How old was the MacPhersons' grandson when he and their daughter lived with them for a time?
(a) 4.
(b) 7.
(c) 5.
(d) 6.

8. Where was Halima born?
(a) Portland.
(b) Memphis.
(c) Boston.
(d) Nashville.

9. How old was a woman who killed herself by sitting in the middle of the turnpike?
(a) 74.
(b) 69.
(c) 71.
(d) 65.

10. How old is Olive in "Friend"?
(a) 87.
(b) 86.
(c) 85.
(d) 84.

11. In "Pedicure," how long has it been since Betsy died?
(a) 5 years.
(b) 8 years.
(c) 6 years.
(d) 7 years.

12. How old is Jim and Helen Burgess's grandson when they take him to a month-long summer camp for the first time?
(a) 7.
(b) 9.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

13. How much did Fergus MacPherson spend for the last kilt he bought?
(a) $20.45.
(b) $19.99.
(c) $21.99.
(d) $24.50.

14. What does Christopher plant for Olive when he brings her a typewriter?
(a) Herbs.
(b) Geraniums.
(c) Tomatoes.
(d) Rosebushes.

15. For how many years have the MacPhersons barely spoken to one another?
(a) 29.
(b) 35.
(c) 34.
(d) 38.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Olive think of after being told that she was dead?

2. What does Jack drink after visiting Shirley Falls with Olive?

3. How is Andrea hurt when she is hit by a bus in Boston?

4. What is Susan's occupation?

5. What is the waiting period for Maple Tree Apartments?

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