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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What did Otto chide Sophie for doing with the cat?
(a) Kicking it.
(b) Feeding it.
(c) Letting it stay in the barn.
(d) Letting it in.

3. How does Sophie describe Charlie while she is with him?
(a) Energetic.
(b) All of these.
(c) Uncontrolled.
(d) Limber.

4. What is Sophie overwhelmed by when she touches Francis?
(a) Anger.
(b) Emotions.
(c) Want.
(d) Guilt.

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

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

7. What does Sophie try to do for Otto as they leave the Holsteins' house?
(a) Calm him down.
(b) Cheer him up.
(c) Make him mad.
(d) Get him sleepy.

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

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

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

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

12. What does Otto do when he sees the cat at the door?
(a) Kicks him.
(b) Throws the metal rod at it.
(c) Chases him off.
(d) Lets him in.

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

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

15. What kind of shot does Otto think Sophie needs when he sees her hand?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Tetanus.
(c) Polio.
(d) Rabies.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Otto feel about the party?

2. What aches while Sophie is with Charlie?

3. Who did Sophie compare her husband to after the party?

4. What kind of case will Otto not take on himself?

5. How does Sophie say Otto compares with Charlie?

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