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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Vinnie go to get a bite to eat when the library closes?
(a) The London Underground.
(b) Fortnum & Mason's.
(c) Monsieur Thompson's.
(d) Harrod's.

2. According to Vinnie, scholars cannot afford to be what?
(a) Prudish.
(b) Nasty.
(c) Hasty.
(d) Censors.

3. In what city is Rosemary's house located?
(a) London.
(b) Chelsea.
(c) New Castle.
(d) Liverpool.

4. What phrase does not capture Fred's father's feelings toward Roo?
(a) She is good-looking.
(b) He doesn't like her socially provocative photography.
(c) She is a wonderful horseback rider.
(d) She is warm-hearted.

5. Why does Vinnie think Chuck probably doesn't frequent prostitutes?
(a) He is happily married.
(b) He needs to talk (they're probably not good at that).
(c) He is homosexual.
(d) He has no money.

6. What character from Roo's childhood fantasy did Fred resemble?
(a) The perfect model.
(b) A British king.
(c) Her father.
(d) A prince.

7. Which term does not describe Edwin?
(a) Formidable critic.
(b) Well groomed.
(c) Children's book editor.
(d) Writer.

8. What is Fred's profession?
(a) An historian.
(b) A Poet.
(c) A novelist.
(d) An English teacher.

9. What does Jane write?
(a) Horror.
(b) Biographies.
(c) Science Fiction.
(d) Children's fiction.

10. Who invites Fred and Rosemary to spend a weekend in the country?
(a) Colonel and Lady Jenkins.
(b) Joe and Debby Vogeler.
(c) Jimbo and Posey Billings.
(d) Carissa.

11. Who is delighted by Oswald's dousing at the party in Chapter 6?
(a) Vinnie.
(b) Rosemary.
(c) The Vogelers.
(d) Fred.

12. Posy calls for playing a version of what party game?
(a) Spin the bottle.
(b) Charades.
(c) Monopoly.
(d) Twister.

13. Which of the following descriptions would most English teachers, who have fallen in love with the Elizabethan or Edwardian periods, not use to describe the contemporary country?
(a) Cold.
(b) Wet.
(c) Homey.
(d) Unfriendly.

14. When does Fred say he will return to London at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) Over winter break.
(b) Next summer.
(c) Never.
(d) In a few weeks.

15. Who is typically late meeting Fred at the theater?
(a) Rosemary.
(b) Roo.
(c) Vinni.
(d) The Vogelers.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Edwin not say will prevent Rosemary from landing the roles she wants?

2. Which issue of the Atlantic does Vinnie keep misplacing?

3. What does Rosemary hate talking about?

4. What does Vinnie consider doing with the text from Mary?

5. Which room in Rosemary's house has Mrs. Harris left in shambles?

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