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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. Which celebrity does Bateman run into when he is in the elevator, though he forgets the name of one of this actor's films?
(a) John Hughes.
(b) Tom Cruise.
(c) Tom Arnold.
(d) Tom Skerritt.

2. What does Bateman want from Paul Owen, which is why he creates a devious plan to get it from him?
(a) His wife.
(b) His money.
(c) A car.
(d) His account.

3. At what club do Bateman and his friends meet, eventually discussing serial killers together?
(a) Xclusive.
(b) Yacht Club.
(c) Yale Club.
(d) Tunnel.

4. Who does Bateman realize is in love with him and he thinks that he might marry her one day?
(a) Evelyn.
(b) Jean.
(c) Courtney.
(d) Joann.

5. Why is Bateman concerned about choosing a restaurant? What does he want to ensure they can get?
(a) Red wine.
(b) A good table.
(c) Drugs.
(d) Pizza.

Short Answer Questions

1. Bateman, over dinner, feels he embarrassed himself by expressing his opinion on America's ___________________.

2. Who does Bateman ask to talk to the dry cleaners for him since he does not have the time to do it himself?

3. What is the talk show that Bateman likes to watch as a part of his daily morning routine?

4. Bateman picks out the _______________ looking girl on the street, young and blonde, when he goes to the meat packing district.

5. What does Bateman reveal to Evelyn in reference to the whereabouts of Tim Price who is suddenly missing?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Bateman lecture a homeless man about on his way home from a black tie dinner?

2. What happens between Tim Price and the homeless man at the start of the novel?

3. What do Price and Bateman realize about the drugs that they have received from the dealer?

4. What do Bateman and Evelyn find when they go into the bathroom in order to do the drugs they bought?

5. What are two of the subjects Bateman and his friends discuss when they are out at Harry's?

6. What does the artist feel about the sushi that is being served at the dinner Bateman is attending at the start of the novel?

7. What does Bateman do when he is cruising in the meat packing district after talking with Courtney?

8. Who is the other couple that is in the apartment with Bateman, Price, and the two women?

9. What does Bateman feel he has embarrassed himself with in the course of the dinner conversation?

10. How does Bateman brush off the girl from his apartment who wants to make a date with him?

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