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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Arthur call Lee at the beginning of the story, Pretty Mouth and Green my Eyes?
(a) He is asking about work.
(b) He is looking for Joanie.
(c) He wants to come over.
(d) He can't sleep.

2. Why does it take Esme so long to write her first letter to the narrator?
(a) Her brother is ill.
(b) Her aunt is ill.
(c) She moves.
(d) She loses the narrator's address.

3. Who does Lee say is Arthur's worst enemy?
(a) Lee.
(b) Arthur.
(c) Joanie.
(d) Junior.

4. What feature does the narrator first notice about Charles?
(a) His intelligence.
(b) His hair.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His voice.

5. Where do Arthur and Lee live?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) New York City.
(c) Boston.
(d) New Jersey.

6. How old is Lionel when he first disappears?
(a) Two.
(b) Three and a half.
(c) Two and a half.
(d) One and a half.

7. Why is Le Amis Des Vieux Maitres closed down?
(a) It doesn't have any students.
(b) It doesn't have a license.
(c) It doesn't have any instructors.
(d) It is out of money.

8. Why doesn't Arthur leave his wife?
(a) She starts treating him better.
(b) He loves her too much.
(c) He feels sorry for her.
(d) She makes him laugh too much.

9. Which famous French artist does the narrator claim to know personally?
(a) Monet.
(b) Manet.
(c) Pablo Picasso.
(d) Cezanne.

10. What is one of Joanie's best traits?
(a) Picking out suits.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Cleaning.
(d) Writing.

11. How old is the boy in the story, Down at the Dinghy?
(a) 5.
(b) 14.
(c) 8.
(d) 4.

12. What is the farthest distance Lionel ever runs away to?
(a) 250 yards.
(b) A couple of miles.
(c) A couple of blocks.
(d) The front door.

13. How does the narrator in the story, For Esme - with Love and Squalor, receive the wedding invitation?
(a) By telegram.
(b) By air mail.
(c) By e-mail.
(d) By phone.

14. Where does Arthur want to move?
(a) New York City.
(b) Connecticut.
(c) Boston.
(d) New Jersey.

15. Why is the narrator of De Daumier-Smith's Blue Period going to art school?
(a) To meet women.
(b) To help his commercial art career.
(c) To fill the time during the day.
(d) To make Bobby happy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Miss Megley?

2. What year does Bobby die?

3. Who thinks all Americans despise tea?

4. What does Sandra worry about weighing around the boy?

5. What is Esme training herself to be?

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