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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Royal Porcupine?
(a) One of Joan's fans.
(b) An SPCA leader.
(c) A singer.
(d) An artist.

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

6. What does Joan consider sending the police in Canada to let them know she's alive?
(a) A tape recording of her voice.
(b) A finger, an autograph, or a tooth.
(c) A letter confessing her part in the plot.
(d) A photograph of her and Mr. Vitroni.

7. What does Joan bring the reporter in the hospital?
(a) Food.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Books.
(d) Magazines.

8. Where do Joan and Royal Porcupine like to eat?
(a) Burger King.
(b) McDonalds.
(c) Thai Palace.
(d) Kentucky Fried Chicken.

9. What is the relationship between Sam and Marlene?
(a) They are lovers.
(b) They are cousins.
(c) They are husband and wife.
(d) They are brother and sister.

10. 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 decides to open the door.
(b) She pretends she isn't there.
(c) She asks who is there.
(d) She looks through the peep hole.

11. Who enters her flat while Joan is taking a bath?
(a) Arthur.
(b) Fraser Buchanan.
(c) Paul.
(d) Chuck Brewer.

12. What does Joan plan to steal?
(a) Paul's new novel.
(b) Arthur's money.
(c) Fraser Buchanan's notebook.
(d) Marlene's diary.

13. What does Joan find on her doorstep?
(a) Flowers.
(b) A dead porcupine.
(c) Balloons.
(d) A dead dog.

14. What insects does Joan feed sugar water?
(a) Flies.
(b) Butterflies.
(c) Beetles.
(d) Ants.

15. As Joan is writing her novel while in Terremoto, what character is she getting tired of because of their virtuous and tidy habits?
(a) Redmond.
(b) Felicia.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Otterly.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the reporter lend Joan plane fare?

2. When Joan goes to town in Terremoto, who is unfriendly and doesn't help her with using the correct words?

3. Toward the end of the novel, who does Joan imagine suffocating her while she relaxes on her balcony in Terremoto?

4. Why do Joan's fans contact her?

5. What kind of art does Joan find at the art show?

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