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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Andrew surprised not to find in Edith's dresser drawer?
(a) Valentine from Jim.
(b) Family history.
(c) Money.
(d) Mementos of Eden.

2. What emotion does Mr. O'Brien express when Andrew stops in to visit him?
(a) Fear.
(b) Depression.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Anger.

3. Where is Eden living at the end of the novel?
(a) In another city.
(b) Hotel.
(c) At DeSalvo's house.
(d) Andrew's mother's house.

4. What simile does the author use to describe Andrew's leap off the bed in Eden's bedroom?
(a) Like a dancer.
(b) Like an athlete.
(c) Like a madman.
(d) Like a gazelle.

5. What does Andrew say he is impatient to see at the end of the novel?
(a) Signs of Eden's pregnancy.
(b) His city apartment.
(c) His ex-wife.
(d) Houses getting sold.

6. What kind of restaurant does Andrew usually eat lunch at during his work week in New York City?
(a) Italian.
(b) Thai.
(c) Sub shop.
(d) French.

7. Why did Eden never say no to Jim?
(a) It was what she had to offer him.
(b) She felt it was her fault.
(c) She felt scared.
(d) She didn't understand what was happening.

8. Who told DeSalvo the story about the night of the shooting after Edith tried to kill Eden for the second time?
(a) Edith.
(b) Andrew.
(c) T.J.
(d) Eden.

9. Where did Edith keep the gun after Andrew's father died?
(a) Laundry room.
(b) Basement.
(c) Kitchen closet.
(d) Bedroom.

10. When Andrew leaps up off the bed when he is in Eden's bedroom, what does he intend to do?
(a) Cause a diversion.
(b) Tackle Edith.
(c) Flip over the bed for protection.
(d) Stop the direction of the bullet.

11. Where at her house is Eden waiting for Andrew when he visits her at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Back porch.
(b) Living room.
(c) Bedroom.
(d) Kitchen.

12. What is the central color of the decor in T.J.'s house?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Yellow.

13. What is the wallpaper design in Eden's bedroom?
(a) Vines.
(b) Fleur-de-lis.
(c) Birds.
(d) Pink roses.

14. What does O'Brien do when he sees Eden in Chapter 6?
(a) Waves.
(b) Shouts insults.
(c) Stares at her.
(d) Throws something.

15. What does Edith find Eden using that Andrew gave her?
(a) Book.
(b) Clay.
(c) Brush.
(d) Tape recorder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What image about Billy comes to Andrew's mind at the end of Chapter 5?

2. What does DeSalvo ask that O'Brien receive in Chapter 6?

3. What did Andrew see in Eden's face and body when he came down to the kitchen with Edith?

4. What did Edith do when Andrew took the gun from her?

5. How long does Eden usually sleep at one time?

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