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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Otto plan to call the next time he sees the cat?
(a) Mike Holstein.
(b) The dog collector.
(c) The ASPCA.
(d) The pound.

2. What insult does Sophie give Charlie?
(a) He is foolish.
(b) He is coarse.
(c) He is immature.
(d) He is unprecedented.

3. What has Mr. Bentwood noticed about his neighborhood at the beginning of the book?
(a) Some houses have been sold.
(b) Many neighbors are away on vacation.
(c) A few men have died.
(d) Younger people are moving in.

4. What does Mr. Bentwood say his partner's role is in the business?
(a) To market the business.
(b) To track finances.
(c) To wine and dine people.
(d) To follow orders.

5. Which of Sophie's friends does Otto like the best?
(a) Claire.
(b) Trina.
(c) Tanya.
(d) Carla.

6. What does Charlie offer to do when he sees Sophie's cat bite?
(a) Kill the cat.
(b) Treat it himself.
(c) Take her to the hospital.
(d) Steal her some medicine.

7. What time does Sophie wake up after the party?
(a) 5:00 a.m.
(b) 3:00 a.m.
(c) 6:00 a.m.
(d) 4:00 a.m.

8. Why does Otto refuse to take on a certain kind of law case?
(a) He is afraid of criminals.
(b) He says it does not pay well enough.
(c) He thinks it is too low class.
(d) He does not agree with charitable means.

9. What is Mrs. Holstein's first name?
(a) Flo.
(b) Fara.
(c) Fern.
(d) Flora.

10. Who did Sophie compare her husband to after the party?
(a) Tamra.
(b) Tina.
(c) Tanya.
(d) Trina.

11. Why do the Bentwoods go to the Holsteins' house at the beginning of the book?
(a) To have dinner.
(b) To borrow a book.
(c) To attend a meeting.
(d) To find a lost trinket.

12. What is Alice's last name?
(a) Faye.
(b) Tyre.
(c) Taye.
(d) Frye.

13. What label does Sophie give her former lover?
(a) A loving bleeder.
(b) A giver.
(c) A living need.
(d) A healer.

14. Why did Sophie not want to go to the Holsteins' house at the beginning of the book?
(a) She was worried about the cat.
(b) She was mad at her husband.
(c) She felt sick.
(d) She does not like their house.

15. What does Sophie drink with Charlie?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Whiskey.
(c) Beer.
(d) Wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Sophie's former lover?

2. How does Charlie say he feels about Otto?

3. Where did Sophie first meet Francis?

4. What does Charlie say is Otto's worst quality?

5. What word did Sophie use to describe Otto when she returned home from her outing with Charlie?

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