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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What ritual does Mike do after the completion of his novel?
(a) Buys a new car.
(b) Sleeps for days.
(c) Takes a vacation.
(d) Drinks champagne.

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

3. What item of his does Mike find in Jo's studio?
(a) A silk tie.
(b) Portable TV.
(c) Swim trunks.
(d) IBM Selectric typewriter.

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

5. What does Mike type on a fresh piece of paper in the typewriter?
(a) I miss you, Jo.
(b) Chapter One.
(c) Sara is no longer laughing.
(d) Nothing but a go round.

6. To whom was Mattie Devore married?
(a) Adam.
(b) Mark.
(c) Lance.
(d) Philip.

7. In what town does Mike live?
(a) Durban.
(b) Duluth.
(c) Danbury.
(d) Derry.

8. Mattie tells Mike that she had seen Jo at the ball diamond wearing a blouse with a pattern of _________________.
(a) Black diamonds.
(b) Blue roses.
(c) Red polka dots.
(d) Green sea shells.

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

10. Who is the fry cook at the Village Cafe?
(a) Eddie Brewster.
(b) Buddy Jellison.
(c) Mack Strawser.
(d) Jerry McMahon.

11. What device does Mike find in his office at the cabin?
(a) An adding machine.
(b) A dictating machine.
(c) A cell phone.
(d) A cutting board.

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

13. What thought does Mike have when he wakes up from his nightmares?
(a) Mandates.
(b) Manderley.
(c) Mandolins.
(d) Mansions.

14. Which of the following is NOT one of Mike's selves in his hallucination?
(a) Picking up the Selectric in Jo's studio.
(b) Having sex with Jo.
(c) Having sex with Mattie.
(d) Buying a bottle of wine.

15. Kyra is a Greek name meaning _________________.
(a) Blessed.
(b) Dreamer.
(c) Rising star.
(d) Ladylike.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mike decide to have lunch in town?

2. What is Mattie's marital status?

3. Who is the mother of the toddler Mike finds?

4. What words does Mike hear recorded on the dictation machine?

5. Sara Laughs is located on which lake in Maine?

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