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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon his discovery, what phrase does the narrator blurt out?
(a) "To each his own."
(b) "Et tu, Brute?"
(c) "Better safe than sorry."
(d) "Bon appétit."

2. Why does the narrator not want to have lunch with Alex?
(a) Alex is an alcoholic and will put away a couple of drinks at lunch.
(b) Alex is recently divorced and unstable.
(c) Alex is unfriendly and does not like the narrator's writing.
(d) Alex always makes the narrator pick up the check.

3. What happens to the narrator's deadline on the French piece?
(a) The deadline is moved up and he may not be able to finish.
(b) The French piece is completely scrapped and all his time wasted.
(c) The French piece is taken out of his hands and given to Avery.
(d) The deadline is delayed, giving him much more time.

4. What does the narrator see in the window of Saks?
(a) A fight between a couple.
(b) A featured spread of his magazine.
(c) A mannequin of Amanda.
(d) Tad Allagash's photo.

5. With whom did the narrator come to the club?
(a) Megan Avery.
(b) Tad Allagash.
(c) Michael.
(d) Clara Tillinghast.

6. What sports faux pas does the narrator commit at the Irish bar?
(a) He calls a basketball quarter a period.
(b) He calls a hockey puck a ball.
(c) He calls a baseball inning a quarter.
(d) He calls a baseball run a point.

7. What has happened to the narrator's proofs?
(a) The proofs have been corrected by Megan.
(b) The proofs have been sent to Typesetting.
(c) The proofs have been sent to the Druid's office.
(d) The proofs have been stolen.

8. Who settled their divorce?
(a) The narrator's father.
(b) Amanda's lawyer.
(c) Amanda's agent.
(d) Michael.

9. Why hasn't the narrator told his father about the divorce?
(a) His father is in a coma and is non responsive.
(b) He feels it is his duty to appear happy for his father.
(c) He cannot stand the satisfaction his father would get from the divorce.
(d) His father loved Amanda more than anyone.

10. Of what do Elaine's dance moves remind the narrator?
(a) Figures on Egyptian tombs.
(b) Graceful princessess.
(c) Neighborhood ho-downs of the south.
(d) Broadway chorus girls.

11. What career has the narrator always wanted?
(a) He wanted to be a father and husband.
(b) He wants to be a writer.
(c) He wants to be a fashion model.
(d) He wants to be a race car driver.

12. Who is The Druid?
(a) He is the fourth man to head the company.
(b) He is an often-encountered man on the subway.
(c) He is the narrator's direct superior, nicknamed Clingfast.
(d) He is a ghost of a man who has been working on an article for seven years.

13. With whom does the narrator ride the train to work?
(a) Dominicans from Washington Heights.
(b) Greeks from Astoria.
(c) Italians from New Jersey.
(d) Hasidic Jews from Brooklyn.

14. Upon arriving at his apartment, what does the narrator realize he has forgotten?
(a) His keys.
(b) His rolodex.
(c) His cell phone.
(d) His wedding ring.

15. On the way to work, what poster does the narrator see?
(a) A kids' show poster.
(b) A concert poster.
(c) A Missing Person poster.
(d) A Wanted poster.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the narrator attempt to sit and write about?

2. How was the narrator's innocent advice perceived by his superiors at the magazine?

3. Where did the narrator first meet Amanda?

4. Does the narrator enjoy dancing with Elaine?

5. Who has left a message for him inside the apartment?

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