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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who telephones Mike at his cabin?
(a) Mattie Devore.
(b) Mamie Devore.
(c) Madeline Devore.
(d) Max Devore.

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

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

5. What superstitious habit did Mike and Johanna have when he finished a book?
(a) She wrote her name on the last page.
(b) Would not say the title out loud.
(c) Clinked champagne glasses.
(d) Drove together to the FedEx office to send it.

6. Whom does Mike see walking down the middle of the road when he drives into town for lunch?
(a) An old woman.
(b) A toddler.
(c) Two lovers.
(d) Charlie.

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

8. Mattie tells Mike that she has seen the word ______________ written in spilled flour in her kitchen.
(a) Sally.
(b) Hello.
(c) Johanna.
(d) Why.

9. What story does Mike read to Kyra?
(a) Goldilocks and the Three Bears.
(b) Cinderella.
(c) Pinocchio.
(d) Shrek.

10. Sara Laughs is located on which lake in Maine?
(a) Toothaker Lake.
(b) Old Loon Lake.
(c) Bartlesby Lake.
(d) Dark Score Lake.

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

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

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

14. What is Mike's profession?
(a) Architect.
(b) Professor.
(c) Writer.
(d) Lawyer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What word does Mike see spelled out with magnets on the refrigerator door?

2. Who is the attorney Mike talks to about helping Mattie?

3. Who does Kyra call her "white nana"?

4. What exhibits in Mike's dreams and then actually comes true?

5. What is Mike doing when his phone rings at the cabin?

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