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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mike demand regarding payment for the novel?
(a) Double the contract amount.
(b) Double the advance amount.
(c) A surcharge on the advance.
(d) He doesn't make any special demands.

2. What is Mattie's marital status?
(a) She is divorced.
(b) She is married.
(c) She is separated.
(d) She is a widow.

3. Why does Mattie call Mike in the morning?
(a) To invite him to dinner again.
(b) To ask for a ride to work.
(c) To ask if he wants to go to the beach.
(d) To tell him about her conversation with John Storrow.

4. How much is Mike worth at this point in his life?
(a) $1 million.
(b) $750,000.
(c) $5 million.
(d) $ 35 million.

5. What became Sara Tidwell's married name?
(a) Sara Laughs.
(b) Sara Somersby.
(c) Sara Sloane.
(d) Sara Bidwell.

6. Who does Kyra call her "white nana"?
(a) Yvette.
(b) Rogette.
(c) Doris.
(d) Mattie.

7. What do the magnets on the refrigerator spell out after Mike returns from dinner at Mattie's?
(a) Cinderella Cinderella.
(b) Red-Top Boys.
(c) Leave now.
(d) Blue rose liar ha ha.

8. What is Mike's last name?
(a) Norbert.
(b) Niley.
(c) Noonan.
(d) Nesmith.

9. What is Mike doing when his phone rings at the cabin?
(a) Watching fireworks.
(b) Eating dinner.
(c) Watching TV.
(d) Sleeping.

10. What project is Mike working on when Johanna dies?
(a) A deck on the house.
(b) Painting the house.
(c) A novel.
(d) A swimming pool.

11. For what reason does John Storrow admonish Mike when he calls?
(a) Not calling him when he promised to.
(b) Agreeing to pay Mattie's attorney fees.
(c) For calling him at home.
(d) Going to Mattie's house for dinner.

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

13. What does Mike do when he heads to the beach and is overcome with emotion?
(a) Lies flat on the ground.
(b) Dives into the water.
(c) Sits and cries.
(d) Returns to the house.

14. What sound does Mike hear when he wakes in the middle of the night?
(a) A child crying.
(b) A dog barking.
(c) A siren.
(d) A telephone ringing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How much time does Mike have to submit his new novel?

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

3. When is the last time Mike sees his wife?

4. What superstitious habit did Mike and Johanna have when he finished a book?

5. Max Devore made his fortune in which industry?

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