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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Patty seduce Richard in "Mistakes Were Made"?
(a) By pretending to sleepwalk.
(b) By reading him some of her writing.
(c) By dancing for him.
(d) By massaging his shoulders.

2. What does Joey christen the lake by the Berglund summer home?
(a) Vacation Lake.
(b) Mountain Lake.
(c) Berglund Lake.
(d) Nameless Lake.

3. Patty describes her father as being an amateur what?
(a) Golfer.
(b) Musician.
(c) Humorist.
(d) Poet.

4. Who is golden-haired and good at everything?
(a) Walter Berglund.
(b) Patty Berglund.
(c) Joey Berglund.
(d) Jessica Berglund.

5. Patty's autobiography is written at the suggestion of whom?
(a) Richard.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her therapist.
(d) Jessica.

6. When Patty's parents learn of her rape, what do they want her to do?
(a) Tell the police.
(b) Go to the hospital.
(c) Forget about what happened.
(d) Leave the area.

7. The reader is informed that the New York Times featured a story of whose disgrace?
(a) Patty Berglund.
(b) Walter Berglund.
(c) Merrie Paulsen.
(d) Carol Monaghan.

8. At what did Patty excel in her youth?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Softball.
(d) Writing.

9. Patty's autobiography is written in what person?
(a) A blend of narrative voices.
(b) Second person.
(c) Third person.
(d) First person.

10. What is the name of the Berglunds' neighborhood?
(a) Ramsey Hill.
(b) Blake Hill.
(c) Beacon Hill.
(d) Sprawling Hill.

11. Who does Eliza start dating soon after meeting Patty?
(a) Vin Haven.
(b) Ethan Post.
(c) Walter Berglund.
(d) Richard Katz.

12. Why does Walter begin to unravel in "Good Neighbors"?
(a) He dislikes Connie and Carol.
(b) He disagrees with the construction.
(c) He sees the effect the conflict with Joey is having on Patty.
(d) He does not like Joey's politics.

13. After confronting Eliza in "Mistakes Were Made," Patty does what?
(a) Calls the police.
(b) Calls a lawyer.
(c) Calls Eliza's parents.
(d) Calls Walter.

14. In what city do the Berglunds reside in "Good Neighbors"?
(a) Prior Lake.
(b) St. Louis Park.
(c) St. Paul.
(d) St. Cloud.

15. Patty begins to unravel emotionally after learning what?
(a) Walter's mother is gravely ill.
(b) The neighbors don't like her.
(c) Carol has a new boyfriend.
(d) Joey and Connie are romantically involved.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Good Neighbors," Patty describes the neighbor's addition as what?

2. Patty notes that, as a result of her affair with Richard, she felt what?

3. Following this time at the lake in "Mistakes Were Made," Walter takes a job where?

4. Joey Bergland starts a lucrative business with whom?

5. In "Mistakes Were Made," Walter believes the movie he and Patty see is a parable for those who join the fight against what?

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