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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What response of Robert's does Margot consider so unpleasant that it causes her to fall silent in the car?
(a) Forget it.
(b) I do not know.
(c) Whatever.
(d) If you want.

2. About what subject does Robert make a bad joke at the theater?
(a) Hot dogs.
(b) Cheese.
(c) Red Vines.
(d) Breasts.

3. The second time Robert buys candy from Margot, he tells her that she is improving at her job because she "managed not to" take what action "this time" (78)?
(a) Sneeze on him.
(b) Ignore him.
(c) Spill coffee on him.
(d) Insult him.

4. What action does Robert take once Margot has been silent in the car for a while?
(a) He pokes her leg.
(b) He says her name.
(c) He pokes her arm.
(d) He shoves her shoulder.

5. The narrator describes Robert kissing Margot in what manner outside of the market?
(a) Gently.
(b) Quickly.
(c) Sloppily.
(d) Abashedly.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instruction does Robert give Margot after kissing her outside of the market?

2. What words does Robert use to describe Margot's suggested bar when Margot suggests she and Robert go to her usual bar?

3. What pet name does Robert use when he gives Margot an instruction and a kiss outside of the market?

4. Besides uttering a laugh, what other reaction does Robert show in response to Margot's comment that he can kill her if he wants?

5. What name does Robert use the second time he addresses Margot directly within the narrative?

Short Essay Questions

1. To what kind of movie does Robert take Margot on their first date?

2. What causes Margot to think that Robert no longer likes her?

3. For what reason does Margot want to see the movie at the multiplex, rather than at the art house theater?

4. Margot feels what type of emotion on her walk back from 7-11 to her dorm?

5. Describe the protagonist of the story "Cat Person."

6. Contrast Margot's expectations outside of 7-11 with the reality of what happens.

7. How many pets does Robert have and how does Margot know this information?

8. What type of clothing does Robert wear when he meets Margot at the 7-11?

9. The second time Margot sees Robert, what backhanded compliment does he give her?

10. How does Margot's relationship with Robert change over her winter break?

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