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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 is Marianne so concerned that her father doesn't recognize her?
(a) She is afraid he can't see.
(b) She needs to be sure he's forgiven her.
(c) If he hasn't, then she wasted the trip.
(d) She is afraid if he knew who she is, he wouldn't want her there.

2. From where does Marianne watch her grandmother's funeral?
(a) The choir loft where no one else was seated.
(b) The last pew closest to the door so she could leave before anyone knew she was there.
(c) Outside the window of the church.
(d) Crouched behind a headstone in the cemetery.

3. What does the old man call Judd?
(a) Juddy-boy or Sonny.
(b) Juddy-boy or Kid.
(c) Sonny or Bud.
(d) Kid or Sonny.

4. When does Abelove discover that Marianne has left the Co-Op?
(a) Early evening.
(b) At dinner.
(c) Late in the day.
(d) Late afternoon.

5. Where does Marianne go after leaving the Co-Op?
(a) No one knows.
(b) Erie, Pennsylvania.
(c) Spartansburg, Pennsylvania.
(d) Ithaca, New York.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the morning after the funeral, what personal question does Abelove ask Marianne?

2. What does Judd say about prayer?

3. What does Corrine say after they scatter her husband's ashes?

4. Why does Aunt Ethel call Marianne?

5. What does Hewie admit when he and Marianne get back to the Co-Op after going to her grandmother's funeral?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Abelove upset that Marianne accepts a ride from Hewie Miner to take her to her grandmother's funeral?

2. What bothers Judd the most after his father's death when they go to scatter his ashes?

3. What happens when Judd tries to protect his mother from his father's abuse?

4. What is the difference between the relationship that Patrick has with Marianne and the one he has with Judd?

5. What does Corrine mean by Marianne's rag-quilt life?

6. At what kind of place is Judd as he heads to the Fourth of July celebration in 1993?

7. What makes Patrick decide to let Zach live?

8. While he waits for Zach Lundt to come out of the Cobb's Corner bar, who besides Zach Lundt does Patrick also think about shooting?

9. In the chapter, "Tears," what is it that Marianne is patiently waiting for?

10. Why does Marianne run away from the Green Isle Co-Op without a word to anyone?

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