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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 kind of hat was Outland wearing when he first met the Professor?
(a) A Stetson.
(b) A Club Hat.
(c) A Racer.
(d) A Fedora.

2. How many evenings a week does the Professor go out with his wife?
(a) Three evenings.
(b) One evening.
(c) Two evenings.
(d) Four evenings.

3. What does Dr. Crane wear on his feet in the lab when working?
(a) Sandals.
(b) Carpet slippers.
(c) Tennis Shoes.
(d) Socks.

4. What is Louie's religion?
(a) Baptist.
(b) Jewish.
(c) Methodist.
(d) Catholic.

5. Who used to sit in the garden in the summer evenings and talk with the Professor?
(a) Tom Outland.
(b) Lillian.
(c) Augusta.
(d) Dr. Crane.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the Professor call the garden in his former home?

2. What does Mrs. Crane think of Louie?

3. Who, according to Outland, made the best Indian pottery?

4. How is the attic study heated?

5. What did Tom Outland invent?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Outland handed the turquoises to the girls, what did the professor notice about his hands?

2. Why did Lillian refuse to help Augusta out of her financial problems?

3. How does the Professor feel about Lillian's relationships with her sons-in-law?

4. Describe the dress forms as characters seen by the Professor.

5. Who is Louie and Rosamond's house named after? Why is this such a shock to the family?

6. Why does Mrs. Crane feel that she is entitled to some of Outland's money?

7. How does the Professor see his wife and daughters? How does he describe them? Is it a flattering description?

8. What happened to the girl from the charity school when the Professor tried to give her flowers? What is the significance of this moment?

9. How might Outland sound imaginary to readers?

10. Why is the lake so important to the Professor? What does it have to do with his childhood?

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