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Tales of the City Quiz

Armistead Maupin
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Tales of the City Quiz

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1)

What does DeDe show her mother when she tells her that she thinks Beauchamp is having an affair? (from Chapters 31 through 39)

Perfume.
A comb.
Lipstick.
A scarf.
2)

While she makes dinner for D'orothea's family, what does Mona reveal to Michael? (from Chapters 105 through 110)

She found Mary Ann's scarf.
She found D'orothea's pills.
She misses being his roommate.
She wants her old job back.
3)

Why does Frannie become upset at her party and lock herself in the bathroom? (from Chapters 40 through 45)

The conductor disappears.
Edgar brings Mrs. Madrigal as his date.
DeDe and Beauchamp have a loud argument.
The food is terrible.
4)

How does Brian react when Hillary reveals that she thinks he is homosexual? (from Chapters 31 through 39)

He bursts into tears.
He is relieved.
He starts laughing.
He is shocked.
5)

What does Mrs. Madrigal say she acquired by growing up in a whorehouse? (from Chapters 40 through 45)

Love of sex.
Flowers.
Superstitions.
Money.
6)

What is Michael's plan to earn some money? (from Chapters 56 through 65)

Entering a hot dog eating contest.
Entering an underwear dance contest.
Getting a second job.
Pan-handling for money on the street.
7)

When Jon ends his sexual relationship with Beauchamp at the restaurant, what does he tell him? (from Chapters 105 through 110)

That Jon is not really gay.
That Jon is really in love with Michael.
That Beauchamp needs help with his impotence.
That DeDe is pregnant.
8)

What happens to Norman when Mary Ann confronts him on the cliff? (from Chapters 111 through 115)

He promises to leave San Francisco.
He slips and breaks his leg.
He accidentally falls off the cliff.
He sobs, drunken and in despair.
9)

What is the reason Mrs. Madrigal gives for wanting to meet Mona? (from Chapters 46 through 55)

Mrs. Madrigal wanted to use Mona to meet Edgar Halcyon.
Mrs. Madrigal liked meeting people from New York.
Mrs. Madrigal hoped Mona could help her buy a new swimsuit.
Mrs. Madrigal heard about one of Mona's successful ad campaigns.
10)

Who is DeDe embarrassed to see at Frannie's party? (from Chapters 40 through 45)

The Chinese delivery boy.
Michael and Mona.
Splinter and his wife.
Beauchamp's friend Peter.
11)

When Micheal's parents first arrive, what do they tease him about? (from Chapters 78 through 83)

Being a homosexual.
Wearing a costume.
Winning the dance contest.
Mona moving out.
12)

After returning home from a gospel church, what happens to Mona? (from Chapters 56 through 65)

She receives a phone call from D'orothea.
She receives a phone call from her mother.
She gets in a fight with Michael.
She runs into her ex-boss Edgar.
13)

When Mona tells Mary Ann that she has to make things work, what does she give her? (from Chapters 40 through 45)

A scarf.
An address.
A joint.
A phone number.
14)

How are Candi and Cheryl related? (from Chapters 84 through 89)

Candi is Cheryl's mother.
Candi and Cheryl are roommates.
Cheryl is Candi's mother.
Candi and Cheryl are sisters.
15)

What does Mona bring Michael and Jon after their first night together? (from Chapters 31 through 39)

Toothbrushes.
A newspaper.
Toast and jam.
Croissants and coffee.
16)

What does Mona tell D'orothea about Norman when they see him walking down the street? (from Chapters 71 through 77)

He watches her.
He ignores her.
He is loud.
He is a rude neighbor.
17)

What is the main reason that Norman calls Paul for in the film shoot? (from Chapters 84 through 89)

Norman needs money.
Norman wants to talk with Paul.
Norman wants to be famous.
Norman is an actor.
18)

When Mary Ann is out with Norman after the movie, why is she humiliated? (from Chapters 66 through 70)

She leaves the bathroom with her skirt stuck in her stockings.
She leaves the bathroom with toilet paper on her shoe.
A waiter yells at her to wash her hands.
A waiter spills food on her blouse.
19)

What is the nickname that Mona and Mary Ann have for Michael? (from Chapters 99 through 104)

Puppy.
Mouse.
Bunny.
Baby.
20)

When D'orothea's parents arrive at dinner, what is Mona surprised to find out? (from Chapters 111 through 115)

Mrs. Wilson takes mysterious pills too.
Mrs. Wilson is white.
D'orothea is dying.
D'orothea was adopted.
21)

Mrs. Madrigal reminds Mona that she has lived at Barbary Lane for how long? (from Chapters 46 through 55)

Four years.
Two years.
One year.
Three years.
22)

How does Vincent kill himself? (from Chapters 71 through 77)

He hangs himself.
He overdoses on drugs.
He drinks too much.
He shots himself.
23)

When DeDe returns home after losing weight, what does Beauchamp tell her? (from Chapters 56 through 65)

The he has been working hard.
That he wants a divorce.
That he has been spending time with Edgar.
That he is in love with Peter.
24)

What does D'orothea tell Mona when the two women are out to lunch? (from Chapters 71 through 77)

She hopes Mona can help her find work in San Francisco.
She wants to know why Mona ended their relationship.
She wants to be back in a relationship with Mona.
She hopes Mona will move back to New York with her.
25)

Why does Brian go to a bathhouse? (from Chapters 31 through 39)

To participate in a co-ed orgy.
To get clean.
To meet other homosexual men.
To prove to himself that he is not homosexual.
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