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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much time does Mike have to submit his new novel?
(a) One day.
(b) One year.
(c) One week.
(d) One month.

2. Which one of Johanna's brothers does Mike visit on his way to Sara Laughs?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Frank.
(c) Jim.
(d) Art.

3. How many railroad tie steps are there between Mike's house and the lake?
(a) 38.
(b) 7.
(c) 23.
(d) 15.

4. How much does John Storrow say his legal fees will cost Mike at a minimum?
(a) $1 million.
(b) $500,000.
(c) $75,000.
(d) $50,000.

5. What favor does Mattie ask of Mike?
(a) To give her a ride to town.
(b) Not to tell about finding her child in the road.
(c) To autograph her copies of his books.
(d) To lend her twenty dollars.

6. What do the magnets on the refrigerator say after the sheriff delivers a subpoena to Mike?
(a) Now.
(b) Pray.
(c) Maybe.
(d) Help.

7. Harold tells Mike that there are only _________________ slots for writers on the Times bestseller list.
(a) 20.
(b) 15.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

8. Max Devore made his fortune in which industry?
(a) Manufacturing.
(b) Healthcare.
(c) Transportation.
(d) Computer.

9. What had Johanna always done for Mike's novels?
(a) Proofread them.
(b) Typed in the last line.
(c) Sent them to the publisher.
(d) Gave them a title.

10. Why does Mike visit Jo's studio in Chapter 11?
(a) To find the plastic owls.
(b) To look for her diary.
(c) To view her artwork.
(d) To locate some CDs.

11. What was the name of Sara Tidwell's band?
(a) The Lobster Traps.
(b) The Maine Event.
(c) The Half Moons.
(d) The Red-Top Boys.

12. What is Harold's profession?
(a) Sculptor.
(b) Stockbroker.
(c) News reporter.
(d) Literary agent.

13. Who is the mother of the toddler Mike finds?
(a) Megan.
(b) Mackenzie.
(c) Mattie.
(d) Melissa.

14. Who is Johanna's favorite brother?
(a) Dave.
(b) Frank.
(c) Phil.
(d) George.

15. Mike's book, "The Red Shirt Man", came about when he saw a man working as a ____________________.
(a) Window washer.
(b) Policeman.
(c) Painter.
(d) Mechanic.

Short Answer Questions

1. For whom/what does Mike NOT mourn when he has an emotional meltdown?

2. Who is Mike's wife?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of Mike's selves in his hallucination?

4. Where had Mike stored his manuscripts?

5. Who is the caretaker of the Sara Laughs cottage?

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