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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. Where is the home located that Willa's family has inherited?
(a) New Brunswick.
(b) Silverton.
(c) Manchester.
(d) Vineland.

2. Who is the social worker who suggested Willa look into getting the family on Medicaid in Chapter 9?
(a) Claire Wilson.
(b) Lizbeth Waterson.
(c) Emma Wintergreen.
(d) Clara Petrofaccio.

3. During what month do Mary and Thatcher take their trip to the Pine Barrens in Chapter 8?
(a) July.
(b) March.
(c) October.
(d) May.

4. What subject does Gwen study with Iano?
(a) Biology.
(b) Chemistry.
(c) Political science.
(d) English literature.

5. What had Tig been earning a degree in before leaving college?
(a) Finance.
(b) Biology.
(c) Theater.
(d) Art history.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Gwen's hair described as in Chapter 9?

2. According to Christopher Hawk in Chapter 7, when did Captain Landis buy the land in Vineland?

3. Where was Willa's aunt cared for at a facility prior to her death?

4. What is the name of Iano's eldest sister?

5. What is Nick said to be dying from in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Mary Treat doing when Thatcher comes to her home in Chapter 4? Why?

2. Who is Tig and why is she living in Willa's home?

3. How would you compare and contrast the characters or Rose and Mary in the novel?

4. Why does Thatcher go to Mary Treat's home in Chapter 4?

5. How are Rose and Polly similar? How are they different?

6. How would you describe Nick's personality?

7. What has brought Thatcher and his family to Vineland?

8. How is Gwendolyn described? What are Willa's first impressions of her?

9. How would you describe Thatcher's relationship with Rose in the beginning of the novel?

10. What struggles does Willa face with her work in Chapter 3?

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