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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. Since the move, what is the difference in travel time for Jo's trip to school?
(a) Jo is about the same distance from the school as before.
(b) Jo is much farther away from the school, so it will take longer.
(c) Jo quit school before the move.
(d) Jo is much closer to school, she she will get there more quickly.

2. About how many people live in their district in the city, according to Jo?
(a) About twenty people.
(b) About fifty thousand people.
(c) About one million people.
(d) About ten people.

3. Why has Peter tracked Helen down?
(a) Helen owes him money.
(b) He wants Helen to marry him.
(c) He wants Jo to marry him.
(d) Jo owes him money.

4. What is Peter's profession?
(a) Peter is a teacher.
(b) Peter is a lawyer.
(c) Peter is a car salesman.
(d) Peter is a cobbler.

5. What is Jo's boyfriend's plan for the evening when they part?
(a) He is going to a museum.
(b) He is going back to the ship because he is on duty.
(c) He is going drinking with the boys.
(d) He is going to a library.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the climate like in the new apartment according to Helen?

2. What is Peter's last name?

3. What important event in Jo's life has Helen forgotten?

4. How old is Jo's boyfriend?

5. How old does Jo's boyfriend think that women are born?

Short Essay Questions

1. What gift has Geof bought for Jo, and why is she so upset by it?

2. Why does Geof want to tell Helen about the baby initially?

3. Why did Helen sleep with the village idiot instead of her husband?

4. Why does Jo lie to Geof about her boyfriend's origins?

5. According to Jo, why does she decide to sleep with her boyfriend?

6. How was Jo comforted last Christmas during Helen's absence?

7. Why is Helen in ill health?

8. Describe the dream Jo has about Helen.

9. How do Geof and Jo's views on life differ? What do they find spurs their conversation?

10. Why does Helen so dislike Geof?

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