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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Vinnie Miner is a professor of what?
(a) Physics.
(b) World history.
(c) English grammar.
(d) Children's literature.

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

4. Who stands out among the stylish guests at the party?
(a) Vinnie.
(b) Fred.
(c) Edwin.
(d) Erin.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the three years since her break-up, what has Vinnie protected herself against?

2. What days does Mrs. Harris work?

3. Which of the following was not a guest of Posy's?

4. Fred's friends Debby and Joe are both what?

5. What is Fred's profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does the British Museum frustrate Fred?

2. Describe Chuck's appearance when he arrives at Vinnie's house late at night in Chapter 5.

3. What reasons does Chuck cite as to why he's depressed in Chapter 5?

4. Describe each character's actions after Jimbo's car drives up.

5. What reasons does Chuck give for spending so much time in England?

6. What does Edwin say has him concerned about Mrs. Harris at the party in Chapter 6?

7. What are Fred's concerns at the beginning of Chapter 6?

8. Why does Vinnie think that a relationship between Fred and Rosemary can be nothing more than a fling?

9. How does Vinnie get to her flat from the airport at the end of Chapter 1?

10. Describe the decor of the Billings' house.

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