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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When a bulky, balding, Western-attired man seated on the aisle asks to look at a newspaper lying on the seat between him and Vinnie, what magazine does Vinnie bury herself in to avoid conversation?
(a) Esquire.
(b) Better Homes and Gardens.
(c) Vogue.
(d) GQ.

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

3. From where does Fred think he can learn the most about British theater?
(a) By watching the BBC.
(b) Only from going to the theater.
(c) From books.
(d) Through Rosemary.

4. What simile does Vinnie use to describe England? Quiet English life is like. . .
(a) A stroll in the park.
(b) A waterfall.
(c) An erupting volcano.
(d) A warm bath.

5. What is William Just often called?
(a) Lady Justice.
(b) Just William.
(c) Slick Willey.
(d) Boring Bill.

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

7. Who is the man sitting next to Vinnie on the airplane in Chapter 1?
(a) Charles "Chuck" Mumpson.
(b) Fred Turner.
(c) Edwin Francis.
(d) James Billings.

8. What days does Mrs. Harris work?
(a) Wednesdays and Fridays.
(b) Mondays and Wednesdays.
(c) Tuesdays and Thursdays.
(d) Tuesdays and Fridays.

9. Why is Fred broke?
(a) All his money goes to alimony.
(b) He is unemployed.
(c) His salary checks are not clearing.
(d) He is a habitual gambler.

10. In an effort to stop the man sitting next to her from conversing with her, what does Vinnie offer him?
(a) A newspaper.
(b) Magazines.
(c) Books.
(d) A lunch date.

11. Edwin has an unhealthy passion for what?
(a) Food.
(b) Illicit drugs.
(c) Cars.
(d) Women.

12. How does Fred feel about Mrs. Harris?
(a) He takes pride in her being hired.
(b) He feels she is a bad influence.
(c) He wishes she were more polite.
(d) He wants her to clean his house.

13. Fred Turner travels to London to research a long poem by whom?
(a) William Butler Yeats.
(b) Walt Whitman.
(c) John Gay.
(d) Robert Browning.

14. What does Fred think of Rosemary's house?
(a) It is beautiful.
(b) It is a mess.
(c) It is located too far from the city.
(d) It is too large for just her.

15. Vinnie's hypothesis is that which version of rhymes is more ancient and literary?
(a) British.
(b) American.
(c) Scottish.
(d) Irish.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Fred's friends feel about Roo?

2. What about Chuck awakens Fido from hibernation?

3. Who calls Vinnie late at night at the end of Chapter 5?

4. What simile does Vinnie's seatmate on the airplane use to describe airline fare? Airline fare is like. . .

5. What does Vinnie do about Chuck's defeatism in Chapter 5?

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