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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why did Sophie feel sorry for the cat?
(a) It is missing an eye.
(b) It is skinny.
(c) It will not purr.
(d) It has been mistreated.

3. What was Sophie doing when the cat bit her?
(a) Kicking it.
(b) Petting it.
(c) Talking to it.
(d) Feeding it.

4. Where do the Holsteins live?
(a) Manhattan Projects.
(b) The Bronx Mansions.
(c) The Upper East Side.
(d) Brooklyn Heights.

5. What is Sophie distracted about while she and her husband head to the Holsteins' house?
(a) Her headache.
(b) Her wound.
(c) Her modest dress.
(d) Her husband.

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

7. What is Francis's apartment full of?
(a) Tools.
(b) Maps.
(c) Books.
(d) Figurines.

8. Who do the Bentwoods talk about as they travel to the Holsteins' house?
(a) Charlie.
(b) The law firm.
(c) Remodeling their house.
(d) Their neighborhood.

9. Where does Charlie get into a public argument?
(a) A courthouse.
(b) A market.
(c) A park.
(d) A bar.

10. What does Sophie say her former lover gave to others freely?
(a) Utility.
(b) Energy.
(c) Passion.
(d) Worth.

11. How does Sophie say Otto compares with Charlie?
(a) He is the same.
(b) He is a weaker substitute.
(c) He is an older version.
(d) He is the opposite.

12. How does Sophie wake up Otto after the party?
(a) She kisses his neck.
(b) She shakes his arm.
(c) She shoves his back.
(d) She rings a bell.

13. What attribute does Sophie say Otto is beginning to show after the party?
(a) Impatience.
(b) Eccentricity.
(c) Originality.
(d) Irrationality.

14. What is the name of Mr. Bentwood's business partner?
(a) Christopher.
(b) Cameron.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Carl.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sophie say her former lover feels to her as she falls asleep?

2. Where did the cat bite Sophie?

3. What does Otto say inhabits all the houses in his neighborhood?

4. What big secret does Sophie confide in Charlie about?

5. What does Sophie drink with Charlie?

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