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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Marianne drops her garment bag?
(a) She starts crying.
(b) She acts panicky, quickly refusing Patrick's help.
(c) She lets Patrick pick it up.
(d) She grabs it back from Patrick and tells him to let her do it.

2. The night Patrick is out with his friends, who does Patrick think he sees?
(a) Zachary Lundt.
(b) Judd.
(c) Mick Jaggar.
(d) Mike Jr.

3. Why is Della Rae considered a "dirty girl"?
(a) She plays in the dirt.
(b) She has a foul mouth.
(c) She likes to drink.
(d) She has poor hygiene and is promiscuous.

4. What does Judd notice about his father and the people around them at Patrick's graduation?
(a) That his father doesn't want to talk to anyone.
(b) That the people treated his father with respect.
(c) That the man who was once the center of attention was now treated like an invisible man.
(d) That his father looks so out of place among his friends.

5. Why is Judd referred to as the caboose?
(a) Because the caboose was his favorite car on his train.
(b) No particular reason, it just sounded cute.
(c) Judd is the last child born to Corrine and Michael Mulvaney.
(d) Because he liked to play with trains.

6. How does Judd find out what really happened to Marianne?
(a) His mother tells him.
(b) He finally asks his father and he tells him.
(c) Judd asks Marianne and she tells him.
(d) He finally corners Mike and Mike tells him.

7. What does Corrine think Michael is doing when he talks to an attorney?
(a) Getting a will drawn up.
(b) Preparing a defense for what he plans to do.
(c) Planning to divorce her.
(d) Planning a cival lawsuit against Zachary Lundt.

8. What does Michael say about Corrine's appearance?
(a) She needed to have her hair cut and styled.
(b) She should wear some makeup.
(c) She should buy some new clothes.
(d) All the answers are correct.

9. What happens when Judd asks Patrick what happened to Marianne?
(a) Patrick is visibly upset and storms away in anger.
(b) Patrick refuses to discuss it.
(c) Patrick gets angry and tells Judd to mind his own business.
(d) Patrick admits she's had some trouble, but that she is okay now.

10. What does Corrine think about her daughter after talking with Mrs. Bethune?
(a) She'd known something had been wrong but didn't want to investigate.
(b) She hadn't a clue there was a problem with her daughter.
(c) She wondered if her daughter was sick.
(d) She wondered if her daughter wanted to switch churches.

11. Why is Marianne disturbed about "Feathers", their bird?
(a) She doesn't think it should be in a cage.
(b) She doesn't like the bird being loose.
(c) She thinks birds spread germs.
(d) She wants Feathers for her own.

12. What is written about Mike Jr. as a baby?
(a) Mike Jr. was a quiet and shy baby.
(b) Mike Jr. was a demanding baby.
(c) Mike Jr. was the smallest baby.
(d) Mike Jr. was a lively child who got into things.

13. Who approaches Corrine at the post office?
(a) Michael.
(b) Lydia Bethune.
(c) Mrs. Weidman.
(d) Rev. Earkin.

14. Where does Michael Mulvaney Sr. go in the chapter titled "Dignity?"
(a) To work.
(b) Mt. Ephraim Country Club.
(c) To Ithaca to visit Patrick.
(d) To the store.

15. When Patrick calls home in the chapter, "Reverse Prayer," what does he tell Judd he wants to do?
(a) He wants an eye for an eye.
(b) Get sweet revenge.
(c) Get even.
(d) Execute justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the question that might have been raised about Marianne's phone call for a ride home the day after the Valentine's Dance?

2. What does Mike Jr. do after a fight with his father?

3. How does Judd feel about Patrick's plan?

4. What does the ringing of the cowbell signify to the Mulvaney family?

5. What does Mrs. Lundt do from another part of the house?

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