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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to the reporter when Joan opens the door of her flat in Terremoto?
(a) He gets hit with the wine bottle.
(b) He falls down the stairs.
(c) Joan hugs him.
(d) He runs away.

2. What does the landlord offer Joan when she tells him she doesn't want the stranger arrested?
(a) A stronger lock for her door.
(b) A ride to town.
(c) A home away from town that she can rent.
(d) Helpful advice.

3. What do the police find that makes them suspicious?
(a) A note from Joan.
(b) A life preserver.
(c) Joan's shoes.
(d) Joan's dress.

4. In Chapter 33, who does Joan dream is dressed in a navy blue suit and crying behind locked glass doors?
(a) Mr. Vitroni.
(b) Fraser Buchanan.
(c) Mr. Vitroni's father.
(d) Her mother.

5. As a result of the book, Joan has her first what?
(a) Trip to America.
(b) Vacation in Bahamas.
(c) Television appearance.
(d) Huge royalty advance.

6. What character does Joan begin dreaming of again when Marlene moves in with her and Arthur?
(a) Leda Sprott.
(b) Brownie Leader.
(c) Aunt Lou.
(d) The Fat Lady.

7. Who is watching the Olympic doubles figure-skating championships?
(a) Chuck Brewer.
(b) Sam.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Marlene.

8. What action does Joan fear from Chuck Brewer?
(a) Exposing her past.
(b) Bad driving.
(c) Murder-suicide.
(d) Making her cry.

9. Who gives an eye witness account of Joan falling off the boat?
(a) Children swimming.
(b) The picnicking family.
(c) Sam.
(d) Passing boaters.

10. What does Fraser Buchanan threaten to reveal about Joan?
(a) Her poor cooking skills.
(b) Her past and double life.
(c) Her future plans.
(d) Her publishing contract.

11. Who sends an envelope filled with newspaper clippings to Joan in Terremoto?
(a) Sam.
(b) Paul.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Fraser Buchanan.

12. As she is crouched behind her door in her flat in Terremoto, what does Joan do when she hears someone knocking at the door?
(a) She asks who is there.
(b) She looks through the peep hole.
(c) She decides to open the door.
(d) She pretends she isn't there.

13. Who is arrested for murder?
(a) Sam and Marlene.
(b) Paul.
(c) Arthur.
(d) Royal Porcupine.

14. Where do Joan and Arthur travel to?
(a) Rome.
(b) Paris.
(c) Greece.
(d) Montreal.

15. What name does Joan use to purchase a ticket to Rome?
(a) Joan Foster.
(b) Louisa K. Delacourt.
(c) Lou Foster.
(d) Joan Delacourt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Felicia learn about Redmond in the maze?

2. Who is Joan having an affair with?

3. What does Joan find on her doorstep?

4. As Joan is writing her novel while in Terremoto, what character is she getting tired of because of their virtuous and tidy habits?

5. Who enters her flat while Joan is taking a bath?

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