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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Sophie go shopping at the beginning of the book?
(a) An antique shop.
(b) The marketplace.
(c) A jewelry boutique.
(d) The mills.

2. Why do the Bentwoods not want to live in the Holsteins' neighborhood?
(a) They are too fearful.
(b) They are too proud.
(c) They are too modest.
(d) They are too wealthy.

3. What are Charlie and Sophie trying to buy early in the morning together?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Beer.
(c) Roses.
(d) Wine.

4. Which of his business partner's attributes does Mr. Bentwood hate the most?
(a) His impetuousness.
(b) His melodrama.
(c) His unintelligence.
(d) His cowardice.

5. Where did Sophie and Francis first meet alone?
(a) A park.
(b) His apartment.
(c) The office.
(d) The library.

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

7. How far from the Bentwoods do the Holsteins live?
(a) 10 miles.
(b) 10 blocks.
(c) Two miles.
(d) 20 blocks.

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

9. What is Francis's occupation?
(a) Editor.
(b) Reporter.
(c) Publisher.
(d) Poet.

10. What is the name of Charlie's wife?
(a) Rae.
(b) Rose.
(c) Ruby.
(d) Ruth.

11. How old are the Bentwoods in this book?
(a) In their 50's.
(b) In their 30's.
(c) In their 40's.
(d) In their 20's.

12. What did one of Sophie's friends once try to do to Otto?
(a) Manipulate him.
(b) Seduce him.
(c) Accuse him.
(d) Rob him.

13. How did Otto feel about the party?
(a) He hated it.
(b) He was confused by it.
(c) It was boring.
(d) He enjoyed it.

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

15. What big secret does Sophie confide in Charlie about?
(a) Her bite wound is getting worse.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) Otto is very sick.
(d) She once cheated on Otto.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Sophie doing when the cat bit her?

2. What time does Sophie wake up after the party?

3. What does Otto say is falling apart when he leaves the Holsteins' house?

4. What is Sophie overwhelmed by when she touches Francis?

5. What does Otto do when he sees the cat at the door?

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