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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Emily's father take her to celebrate the news of the scholarship?
(a) To lunch.
(b) To the zoo.
(c) To the history museum.
(d) Shopping for new clothes.

2. Why does Emily's family push her to do this?
(a) They are shocked at her desire to stay single.
(b) They want her to become a teacher.
(c) They want grandchildren.
(d) They want her to stay home with her children.

3. What does Walter do during the outing with Emily to celebrate news of her scholarship?
(a) Spends too much money.
(b) Gives Emily a lesson on family history.
(c) Takes photographs of the giraffes.
(d) Drinks heavily.

4. Why does Sarah abandon the book she was working on?
(a) Because her husband tells her it's a dumb idea.
(b) Because Emily is not supportive.
(c) Because she would have to travel to Montana.
(d) Because she is no longer interested in the subject.

5. Where does Pookie move in Part 2: Chapter 2?
(a) An apartment over a agarage.
(b) To Montana.
(c) To Iowa.
(d) Into the city.

6. What does Tony Wilson wear to the Easter Parade?
(a) A kilt.
(b) Traditional attire.
(c) A bunny costume.
(d) English formal wear.

7. Who is Harold Schneider?
(a) Emily's friend from next door.
(b) The newspaper delivery boy.
(c) Sarah's boyfriend.
(d) Pookie's boyfriend.

8. When Emily wakes at night in Part 2: Chapter 2, what does she find Jack doing?
(a) Reading.
(b) Drinking alone.
(c) Writing.
(d) Walking through the house.

9. What is Emily and Sarah's father's profession?
(a) He writes headlines as a copy-desk man.
(b) He is a schoolteacher.
(c) He is a lawyer.
(d) He is a minister.

10. What is Emily frightened of when Sarah tells her she is going to a game?
(a) Emily is scared of the basement.
(b) She is frightened of being home alone.
(c) Emily is scared of her neighbor's dog.
(d) She is frightened getting into trouble.

11. Where does Jack decide to take Emily in Part 2: Chapter 2?
(a) To New York.
(b) To Europe.
(c) On a cruise.
(d) To California.

12. Which of Emily's qualities is Andrew Crawford impressed by?
(a) Her loyalty and intelligence.
(b) Emily's humor and courage.
(c) Her courage and intelligence.
(d) Emily's loyalty and optimism.

13. In which state is Jack offered a job?
(a) Iowa.
(b) Illinois.
(c) Indiana.
(d) Montana.

14. Why does the trip Jack takes Emily on turn sour?
(a) Jack loses his wallet.
(b) Emily wanted to go somewhere else.
(c) Jack keeps making comparisons with a prior trip.
(d) Their flights are cancelled.

15. What does Emily learn about Jack's past?
(a) That he is a published poet.
(b) That he ran away from home at age 9.
(c) That he spent the last five years in jail.
(d) That he has been married before.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Pookie flirt with at Sarah and Tony's wedding?

2. What does Emily explain to the neighborhood children?

3. What does Sarah tell Emily that she has a talent for?

4. Why does Emily find Jack's book difficult?

5. Why does Emily seek a divorce from her husband after only a few months of marriage?

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