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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What movie does the unnamed narrator in the story "Baby Arm" tell her boyfriend she liked?
(a) Mannequin.
(b) Back to the Future.
(c) Baby Boom.
(d) Die Hard.

2. What does Magnus teach Kate how to do outside his trailer?
(a) Cut trees.
(b) Use a snowblower.
(c) Milk cows.
(d) Paint houses.

3. Who is the unnamed narrator's best friend in the story "Baby Arm"?
(a) Tate.
(b) Kim.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Sarah.

4. Who is the housekeeper who works for William Livingston?
(a) Carmen.
(b) Sierra.
(c) Eloise.
(d) Barbara.

5. Where are Tricia and her family from?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) California.
(c) The everglades.
(d) Haiti.

6. What is Bianca drawn to on the playground on her first date with her husband?
(a) The merry-go-round.
(b) The swings.
(c) The slide.
(d) The climbing bars.

7. Where does Alvarez work?
(a) At Georgetown University.
(b) At a museum.
(c) At a hospital.
(d) At a diner a few doors down from the strip club.

8. Why do Savvie and Carolina not need to work or worry about money?
(a) They invented a very valuable device and live on the royalties from their invention.
(b) They have a trust fund.
(c) Their parents support them.
(d) A jury awarded them each a large amount of money because of their ordeal.

9. What does a crazy woman do when she realizes she is pregnant again in the story "Difficult Women"?
(a) Tells everyone she knows the news immediately.
(b) Schedules her doctor's appointment.
(c) Goes to a bar and drinks many stiff martinis.
(d) Celebrates with her partner.

10. In the story "Difficult Women," who does a loose woman never look up to?
(a) Her supervisor.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her professor.

11. Why does Alvarez stop himself from pursuing a more serious relationship with Sarah?
(a) He is an undocumented immigrant and does not want to complicate both of their lives.
(b) He is sick and does not want Sarah to grow too attached to him.
(c) He has a wife and child in his home country.
(d) He likes Sarah but has no money to take her out.

12. How does a loose woman sit at the bar in the story "Difficult Women"?
(a) Self-consciously.
(b) Fearfully, hoping that no one will approach her.
(c) With an indifference about who actually sees her there, trying to make it seem like she does not care about anything.
(d) In a skimpy outfit that is suggestive.

13. What does a crazy woman eat in the story "Difficult Women"?
(a) Four raw eggs a day along with half a grapefruit.
(b) Shredded wheat.
(c) Everything in strictly proportioned and measured amounts.
(d) Lots of cream, cheese, and other dairy.

14. Where does a frigid woman go at night in the story "Difficult Women"?
(a) To the wine bar.
(b) To the river.
(c) To the gym.
(d) To the places where people have secrets.

15. What university does Sarah attend?
(a) University of Maryland.
(b) Johns Hopkins.
(c) American University.
(d) Georgetown University.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Elsie Moreau not want to associate with the new neighbors who are also from Haiti?

2. Where do people always seem to think Kate is from?

3. What kind of music does William Livingston III like to listen to secretly?

4. Who is one of the twins' girlfriend in "The Mark of Cain"?

5. What sport does Manny play recreationally?

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