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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. How many writers does Stahr order to fix the mistakes of the writer he is unhappy with?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

2. What does Stahr hire Robbie to do at the end of the book?
(a) Ruin the union meetings.
(b) Kill Brady.
(c) Take over his position.
(d) Keep an eye on Kathleen.

3. What is Martha Dodd's occupation?
(a) Actress.
(b) Writer.
(c) Singer.
(d) Editor.

4. What does Stahr offer to do for the person he meets with?
(a) Copy some notes for him.
(b) Take her dancing another time.
(c) Drive her home.
(d) Buy him dinner.

5. What does the woman who looks like Stahr's late wife misplace in Stahr's car?
(a) A glove.
(b) A letter.
(c) A sock.
(d) A compact powder case.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does a phone begin ringing when Stahr takes someone to see the house he is building?

2. What is missing from the house Stahr is building when he takes someone to see it?

3. What is the name of the girl who looks like Stahr's late wife?

4. Why does Martha want to speak with Cecelia's father?

5. What is Jane Meloney's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Stahr do when he looks at the dailies after lunch?

2. What is so amusing to Kathleen about the house Stahr is building?

3. What happens when Cecelia tells Stahr how she feels about him?

4. How does Kathleen meet the man she is supposed to marry?

5. What does Brimmer do when Stahr threatens him?

6. What does Martha offer to do for Cecelia after their strange incident in Cecelia's father's office?

7. What does a black man say to Stahr while he is on the beach with Kathleen, and how does he respond?

8. What does Stahr do to help the man who tried to commit suicide?

9. What happens when Brimmer and Stahr are together at Cecelia's house?

10. Why does Zavras try to commit suicide?

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