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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To whom does Fred recommend sights, restaurants and cultural events?
(a) Vinnie.
(b) Tom and Paula.
(c) Mrs. Harris.
(d) The Vogelers.

2. Where are Chuck's ashes?
(a) Barbie has them.
(b) Mailed to Tulsa.
(c) Vinnie has them.
(d) Scattered in Wiltshire.

3. What type of ball does Jakie try to pick up?
(a) A tennis ball.
(b) A football.
(c) A squash ball.
(d) A cricket ball.

4. Where does Edwin declare he would like to die?
(a) In a plane crash.
(b) Far from home.
(c) In bed.
(d) Anywhere in London.

5. What is Vinnie's social circle too old-fashioned to accept about Chuck?
(a) His appearance.
(b) His dress.
(c) His marital status.
(d) His accent.

6. After Rosemary's party, the Vogelers are contemptuous of what?
(a) Phony-baloneys.
(b) Scholars.
(c) Actors.
(d) Writers.

7. What does Chuck do when Vinnie buys him a new raincoat?
(a) Loses it.
(b) Throws it away.
(c) Buys her a raincoat.
(d) Refuses to accept it.

8. In which magazine does Fred read an article about Rosemary's "Yankee connection"?
(a) Atlantic.
(b) Glamor.
(c) Private Eye.
(d) People.

9. What does Vinnie realize Edwin is doing to psychotic behavior regarding Rosemary in Chapter 12?
(a) Covering up.
(b) Repressing.
(c) Rationalizing.
(d) Denying.

10. What had Vinnie accepted the rest of her life would be like?
(a) A Henry James novel.
(b) A snake shedding its skin.
(c) An epilogue to an unexciting novel.
(d) A cold winter storm.

11. What does Fred see on the pavement that makes him think of Roo?
(a) Twisted red yarn.
(b) A U.S. dollar.
(c) Horse droppings.
(d) A book about photography.

12. What is Jakie's first word?
(a) Water.
(b) River.
(c) Ball.
(d) Boat.

13. As Vinnie is searching for Fred at the Druids' midsummer solstice rites, who does she blame for dragging her out of bed?
(a) Chuck.
(b) Fred.
(c) L. D. Zimmern.
(d) Roo.

14. Where is Rosemary filming in Chapter 8?
(a) Holland Park.
(b) Wilshire.
(c) South Leigh.
(d) New York.

15. At the beginning of Chapter 12, how long has it been since Vinnie heard from Chuck?
(a) One week.
(b) Three days.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) One month.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Vinnie watching at the London Zoo?

2. What does Vinnie feel deserves divine retribution?

3. Who visits Vinnie while she is ill in Chapter 7?

4. What does Vinnie want Chuck to avoid putting in his pockets?

5. What does Chuck spill on Vinnie in Chapter 7?

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