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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where did the cat bite Sophie?
(a) Her leg.
(b) Her hand.
(c) Her toe.
(d) Her arm.

3. What do the Bentwoods do simultaneously at the beginning of the book?
(a) Pull out their chairs.
(b) Yawn.
(c) Sign their names.
(d) Open their papers.

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

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

6. How does Sophie say her former lover feels to her as she falls asleep?
(a) A twinge in her breast.
(b) A memory.
(c) Near enough to touch.
(d) Far away.

7. Where did Sophie first meet Francis?
(a) At a restaurant.
(b) At a theater.
(c) At Otto's office.
(d) At a park.

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

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

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

11. What does Sophie do about her hand when she returns home after going out with Charlie?
(a) She pours alcohol over it.
(b) She changes the bandage.
(c) She puts a cold compress on it.
(d) She soaks it.

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

13. What kind of case will Otto not take on himself?
(a) Debtor's Court.
(b) Criminal Court.
(c) Pro-bono Court.
(d) Family Court.

14. What is the name of Mr. Holstein's son?
(a) Mike.
(b) Mick.
(c) Martin.
(d) Marshall.

15. What did Sophie purchase at the beginning of the book?
(a) A tapestry.
(b) Large barrels of flour.
(c) Bowls.
(d) A ring.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Otto leave Sophie and Francis alone during a play?

2. What does Sophie drink with Charlie?

3. What insult does Sophie give Charlie?

4. What does Charlie offer to do when he sees Sophie's cat bite?

5. Why did Sophie not show her husband the bite from the cat?

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