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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. Why does Loretta feed Maureen sweets every day?
(a) Loretta feels that Maureen is too thin.
(b) Loretta thinks that if Maureen is eating, she is fine.
(c) Loretta wants to keep Maureen too weak to run away.
(d) Loretta wants to make Maureen happy with her favorite foods.

2. Howard leaves Loretta and their children to go where?
(a) To fight in World War II.
(b) To move in with his mistress.
(c) To live with and care for his aging mother.
(d) To backpack across Europe.

3. How does Loretta's family feel about Mrs. Wendall's placement in a nursing home?
(a) It relieves some of their stress.
(b) They feel guilty for being unable to care for her.
(c) They are angry at her because the nursing home is expensive.
(d) They are sorry to see her go.

4. How old is Loretta at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Fourteen.
(d) Eighteen.

5. What relationship exists between Nadine and Bernard?
(a) Niece and uncle.
(b) Daughter and father.
(c) Mother and son.
(d) Sister and brother.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Maureen feel about the loss of her notebook?

2. How does Maureen feel about her method of earning an income?

3. What type of school do Loretta's children attend?

4. What is Loretta's situation at the beginning of the second book?

5. What does Jules struggle with after Howard's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Maureen's situation at the beginning of the third book?

2. What do Maureen and Jules talk about when Jules visits her in Dearborn?

3. What is the relationship between Samson Wendall and Jules?

4. What is the content of Maureen's letters?

5. Why does Howard leave the farm in Chapter 6 of the first book?

6. What are some of Maureen's responsibilities around the house after Loretta marries Pat?

7. How does Jules' relationship with Nadine end?

8. Why hasn't Maureen been able to get a job?

9. Why does Maureen want to marry Jim?

10. How does Jules meet Bernard?

(see the answer keys)

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