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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. What was Mrs. Smith's father's profession?
(a) A banker
(b) A farmer
(c) An insurance salesman
(d) A dockworker

2. What television show do Janis and Harry watch?
(a) The Mouseketeers
(b) The Twilight Zone
(c) Leave it to Beaver
(d) The Evening News

3. About how old was Mrs. Smith's son when he was killed in World War II?
(a) 40
(b) 17
(c) 25
(d) 30

4. What does Harry borrow from Tothero before they go to eat dinner?
(a) A jacket
(b) Shoes
(c) A tie
(d) A shirt

5. Of what city was Eccles' grandfather Bishop?
(a) Pittsburgh
(b) Providence
(c) Hartford
(d) Annapolis

Short Answer Questions

1. What information about his situation is Harry surprised to hear that Eccles knows?

2. Why does Rabbit make Ruth leave the door open when she uses the toilet?

3. Which of the following people is not among the list of blessings Rabbit makes in the morning?

4. What does Ruth call Harry when he asks her if she is really a whore?

5. How does Tothero compare Ruth to Margaret?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jack Eccles supposed to be doing instead of playing golf?

2. Describe Ruth's high school relationship with Harrison.

3. Why is Harry annoyed by his conversation with the farmer at the service station?

4. How does Harry interact with Mrs. Springer after coming home?

5. What does Reverend Kruppenbach believe is the true vocation of a preacher?

6. Why is Ruth sick and nervous of late?

7. What does Harry Angstrom confess to Eccles that he believes is his place in the universe?

8. What does Joyce Eccles call Harry, and why?

9. How does Rebecca Angstrom die?

10. What is Harry's work situation after he returns home?

(see the answer keys)

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