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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 did Marullo do when he was deported?
(a) Wrote a letter asking Ethan to help him.
(b) Gave the store to Ethan.
(c) Willed all his property to Mary.
(d) Revealed an affair he had with Margie.

2. What does Baker say about Danny's death that makes Ethan angry?
(a) He should have been with him.
(b) He should have kept his nose out of his business.
(c) He should have looked harder.
(d) He should not blame himself.

3. What does Ethan dream Allen becomes after celebrating his prize?
(a) A writer.
(b) A politician.
(c) An actor.
(d) An atheist.

4. After celebrating Allen's prize, what does Ethan do in his dream just before he wakes up?
(a) Shoots Baker.
(b) Gets shot.
(c) Kisses Danny.
(d) Sees the store sinking like a ship.

5. Where do Ethan and Mary go for their holiday together?
(a) Martha's Vineyard.
(b) Montauk.
(c) Michigan.
(d) Minneapolis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Baker think Ethan has been manipulating him?

2. Where does Margie offer to take the kids so Ethan and Mary can be alone?

3. How does Margie plan to make her financial situation secure?

4. What does Margie strive to maintain in her life?

5. Why did Ethan say he took the talisman from the cabinet?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Baker do and say when he sees Ethan after hearing about Danny's death?

2. How does Mary respond when she hears that Ethan now owns the store?

3. What does Marullo tell Ethan when he offers to let Ethan take some time off?

4. What does Margie realize when she flirts with Ethan about paying her for the fortune she read for Mary?

5. Why does Ethan say he does not want to run for the town manager's office?

6. What did Marullo do and say when he was deported and why?

7. What does Ethan plan to do in his special place at the end of the book, and why?

8. What does Mr. Baker say he would do for Ethan if he finds Danny?

9. How was Allen's plagiarism discovered?

10. What big event does Ethan plan to do on July 1st and why?

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