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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Sophie say has been affected with her growing age?
(a) Her future ambitions.
(b) Her sexual drive.
(c) Her ability to forgive.
(d) Her ability to drink alcohol.

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

4. Where did Charlie and Otto meet?
(a) Grade school.
(b) The Navy.
(c) College.
(d) Work.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the Bentwoods doing at the beginning of the book?

2. What does Sophie watch Otto do when she gets home from her outing with Charlie?

3. What is Francis's occupation?

4. Who tells Sophie that her wound is nothing to worry about at the Holsteins' house?

5. What annoys Otto about his neighborhood?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Sophie say had changed about her with age?

2. Why did the affair with Francis end?

3. Why is Otto so upset with his business partner at the beginning of the book?

4. Why did Sophie feel so rushed to get home while she is out alone with Charlie?

5. What did the playwright at the party say about the old and young generations at the party?

6. What purchase did Sophie make at the beginning of the book?

7. How does Sophie compare Otto and Charlie?

8. What does Charlie say when Sophie tells him about the cat bite?

9. Why did Sophie tell Charlie she had not seen a doctor about her hand yet?

10. What does Sophie do when Otto complains about Charlie at the beginning of the book?

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