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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Mavis Quilp?
(a) Paul's mother.
(b) Joan's elderly aunt.
(c) A neighbor.
(d) Paul's pseudonym.

2. Where has Joan met Marlene before?
(a) Cafe.
(b) Bookstore.
(c) Brownies.
(d) University.

3. What does Joan start writing while living with Paul?
(a) Crime fiction.
(b) Gothic costume novels.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Nurse romances.

4. What does Marlene claim she did to help Joan out of the water?
(a) Throw her a life preserver.
(b) Jump in to save her.
(c) Pull her out of the water.
(d) Throw her a rope.

5. Why does Joan begin to fear Paul?
(a) He has a gun.
(b) He becomes jealous and begins to follow her.
(c) He tells her he's leaving her.
(d) He listens to her phone conversations.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Joan get paid for her first manuscript?

2. What good news does Joan tell Arthur after meeting with Mr. Sturgess?

3. What insects does Joan feed sugar water?

4. What kind of swimmer does Joan's father say she is?

5. Who sends an envelope filled with newspaper clippings to Joan in Terremoto?

(see the answer key)

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