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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. Why does Machado go to Florida?
(a) To meet her girlfriend's parents.
(b) For vacaction.
(c) For a wedding.
(d) To go to the beach.

2. What did Machado have in her apartment in West Philly?
(a) Four computers.
(b) A big TV.
(c) Roaches and mice.
(d) A home library.

3. What does Machado think about houses?
(a) They are just houses.
(b) They are haunted.
(c) They are never apolitical.
(d) They are political.

4. What does Machado do on her first date with the Woman in the Dream House?
(a) They go bowling.
(b) They watch a movie.
(c) They watch TV.
(d) They go rollerblading.

5. Who wants to make a fancy dinner on Halloween?
(a) Machado.
(b) Val.
(c) John.
(d) The Woman in the Dream House.

Short Answer Questions

1. What language does the Woman in the Dream House speak fluently?

2. Muchado writes that the gothic by nature is what?

3. Where does Machado have her first date with the Woman in the Dream House?

4. What, in Machado's eyes, always wins?

5. What does Machado think about the phrase "Safe as houses"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Machado dabble with drugs with her ex?

2. What is Machado's thoughts on drugs?

3. What is the woman in the Dream House like, in the beginning?

4. Does Machado think that houses are safe?

5. What physical toll does Machado's relationship have on her?

6. What did Machado do while other teens were dating?

7. What does the woman in the Dream House tell Machado that takes her by surprise after their trip?

8. What is Machado's relationship to Val while dating the woman in the Dream House?

9. What is Machado's impression of her ex's family?

10. What mistake does Machado make early on in her relationship with the woman in the Dream House?

(see the answer keys)

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