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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Come My Soul, That Hath Long Languished, Chapters 1, 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do Jules, Maureen, and Betty fail to bond with their parents?
(a) Their pervasive financial problems don't leave much time for bonding.
(b) Loretta blames her children for her financial problems.
(c) Loretta never wanted to have children.
(d) Loretta's children blame her for the abuse they suffered at the hands of Mrs. Wendall.

2. What does Jules struggle with after Howard's funeral?
(a) Jules feels guilty for not being more upset.
(b) Jules can't remember anything about his father.
(c) Jules now has to care for his mother and sisters.
(d) Jules needs a male role model.

3. The third book begins in what year?
(a) 1963.
(b) 1971.
(c) 1966.
(d) 1982.

4. What does Jim encourage Maureen to do?
(a) Move to Las Vegas.
(b) Leave school and get a job.
(c) Become a model.
(d) Participate in after-class activities.

5. Who is Pat Furlong?
(a) A reverend at the local church.
(b) Howard's former employer.
(c) Loretta's new husband.
(d) A police officer investigating Howard's death.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position is Maureen elected to in school?

2. Why did Jim marry, and stay married?

3. In what way has Maureen changed since the beginning of the novel?

4. Where are Jules and Nadine at the end of Chapter 6 of the second book?

5. How do Jim and Maureen conduct their relationship?

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