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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does the doctor say it will be before Will can return to work?
(a) At least twelve months.
(b) At least six months.
(c) At least six weeks.
(d) At least three months.

2. According to the young man from Atlanta, who could be heard praying all over his boarding house every morning?
(a) Carson.
(b) Bill.
(c) The young man himself.
(d) Miss Ruth.

3. From what company is Pete retired?
(a) Davenport and Kidder, attorneys at law.
(b) Sunshine Produce.
(c) Southern Pacific Railway.
(d) Houston Bank and Trust.

4. What does Clara tell Lily Dale at the top of this scene?
(a) Egg caserole is for breakfast.
(b) Will is at the hospital.
(c) The young man from Atlanta came by again looking for Lily Dale.
(d) Lily Dale's new car is in the driveway.

5. Has Clara ever heard of the maids organizing Disappointment Clubs in Houston?
(a) Clara hears many conflicting claims.
(b) From one or two people.
(c) Never.
(d) Yes, frequently.

6. How many children does Susette have?
(a) Six.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Seven.

7. How does Allie Temple kill herself?
(a) She steps in front of a trolley.
(b) She takes poison.
(c) She jumps off the Post Office.
(d) She stabs herself in the heart.

8. How many nights has Lily Dale gone without sleep?
(a) Six nights.
(b) Seven nights.
(c) Four nights.
(d) Five nights.

9. What offer does Tom make to Will?
(a) Tom offers Will $25,000.
(b) Tom offers Will a new job at the company with less responsibility.
(c) Tom offers Will an all expense paid trip to Europe to speed his recovery.
(d) Tom offers Will $250,000.

10. What is Will going to do now that he's fired?
(a) Will is going to tuck his tail and hide.
(b) Will is going to move to Atlanta.
(c) Will is going to kill himself.
(d) Will is going to start his own company.

11. When Lily Dale asks Will when her new car is arriving, what does he say?
(a) Will says it will arrive next week.
(b) Will says that may have to wait awhile.
(c) Will says it arrived earlier in the afternoon.
(d) Will says it will arrive next month.

12. What kind of person does Will feel he is at heart?
(a) A great man.
(b) An extravagant man.
(c) A simple man.
(d) A pathetic man.

13. Who does Clara say will take care of Lily Dale?
(a) Clara.
(b) God.
(c) Etta Doris.
(d) Pete.

14. Where is Carson staying?
(a) Will and Lily Dale's house.
(b) Clara's house.
(c) The Houston Hilton.
(d) The YMCA.

15. How does Lily Dale help the young man from Atlanta?
(a) She loans him money.
(b) She gives him piano lessons.
(c) She prays for him daily.
(d) She gives him breakfast every morning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Lily Dale call the doctor?

2. Who does Lily Dale say started the Disappointment Clubs in Houston?

3. Carson brings along a picture of who?

4. What does Pete agree to give Lily Dale?

5. How does Will say the company weathered the Depression?

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