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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who says, "done forgot the heart absolutely" when someone else in the office suggests that men should listen to their heads and not their hearts?
(a) The nurse.
(b) James.
(c) The woman with the two sweaters.
(d) The boy with the book.

2. James explains to the reader in Chapter 10 that Mama doesn't like James to do what?
(a) Crybaby stuff.
(b) Talk to himself.
(c) Walk too fast.
(d) Wipe his nose.

3. Who enters the waiting room at the beginning of Chapter 9?
(a) The man with the black top hat.
(b) The dentist.
(c) The nurse.
(d) The preacher.

4. What color of coat does James want to get for his Mama?
(a) Black.
(b) Red.
(c) Pink.
(d) White.

5. Who says, "things change through action. By no other way." while they wait in the dentist's office and speak to the lady in the sweater?
(a) The boy with the book.
(b) Mama.
(c) The nurse.
(d) James.

6. What choice does Mama ask James to make after they can't go inside the dentist's office?
(a) Whether he wants to eat and walk back or not eat and ride back.
(b) Whether he wants to eat at home or in town.
(c) Whether he wants to keep his gloves on or give them to a child.
(d) Whether he wants to get his tooth pulled or just go home.

7. At the beginning of Chapter 11, James states that he can't stand being what?
(a) Happy.
(b) Hungry.
(c) Cold.
(d) Alone.

8. What rises out of Mama's coat while she warms herself at the heater inside the cafe?
(a) Steam.
(b) Her handkerchief.
(c) Smoke.
(d) Her hands.

9. Who says at the end of Chapter 8, "I haven't anything" after they state that they hope all young people aren't like them?
(a) The boy with the book.
(b) The nurse.
(c) Mama.
(d) The preacher.

10. What does Mama say when James sniffs while they are walking in the cold?
(a) "That rag".
(b) "It's too cold, right?".
(c) "Wipe your nose, son".
(d) "Stop".

11. When James and Mama get back to the dentist's office, what can't they do?
(a) Open the door.
(b) Talk to the nurse.
(c) See the doctor.
(d) Smell smoke.

12. Where is the heater inside the cafe?
(a) By the kitchen.
(b) By the front door.
(c) Against the wall.
(d) Against a cabinet.

13. What happens to James when he sees a coat while he and Mama walk past the boy in the brown coat and past the store windows?
(a) He wants one just like it.
(b) He gets warm.
(c) He gets cold.
(d) He tells Mama he likes it.

14. What does the preacher say him and the young lady were talking about?
(a) The war.
(b) God.
(c) The dentist.
(d) Children.

15. What color is the heater inside the cafe?
(a) Gray.
(b) Brown.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

Short Answer Questions

1. The nurse claims that the dentist will not see any more patients until what time?

2. At the beginning of Chapter 11, James says he knows they are going somewhere. Where are they going?

3. Who comes out of the dentist office with John Lee?

4. At the beginning of Chapter 11, James states he can stand being what?

5. What are the people wearing that are coming into the office in Chapter 8?

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