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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What attribute of Faye's purchase for the party lingers on her?
(a) The scent.
(b) The cuts from the thorns.
(c) The flavor on her lips.
(d) The color.

2. What is Hilda's occupation?
(a) Model.
(b) Painter.
(c) Singer.
(d) Actress.

3. In what city was Fay born in "Saffron?"
(a) Philadelphia.
(b) New Orleans.
(c) New York City.
(d) Charleston.

4. What does the narrator/model realize after she fends off the attentions of the young illustrator?
(a) She cannot afford to upset any of the artists.
(b) She never wants to be touched by a man again.
(c) She no longer wishes to model.
(d) She enjoyed having him touch her.

5. For whom are Albert and Faye throwing a party?
(a) Their relatives.
(b) The servants.
(c) Their Spanish friends.
(d) Their African friends.

6. In what state of dress is Miriam when she calls Mandra in to her room to keep her company?
(a) Fully dressed.
(b) Naked.
(c) Nearly dressed save for her shirt.
(d) Only lingerie.

7. In "the Chanchiquito," why is a witch doctor called in to help the aristocratic lady?
(a) The lady is struck dumb at the sight of a chanchiquito.
(b) The lady has a heart attack.
(c) The lady is startled by the chanchiquito and falls, hitting her head.
(d) A chanchiquito ran up her skirt.

8. What were characteristics of the American writer's work that attracted women (such as Hilda in "Hilda and Rango") to him?
(a) Sweet and caring.
(b) Violent and sensual.
(c) Fiery and intellectual.
(d) Thoughtful and philosphical.

9. What instrument does Rango play?
(a) Drums.
(b) Guitar.
(c) Banjo.
(d) Piano.

10. In what is Laura and Jan lying in the second half of "the Chanchiquito?"
(a) Jan's terrace.
(b) Laura's bed.
(c) Laura's terrace.
(d) Jan's bed.

11. In "A Model," while posing for the South American painter, the narrator is posed on a dummy of what animal?
(a) Eagle.
(b) Elephant.
(c) Horse.
(d) Donkey.

12. In the eyes of the painter, what was Bijou, his favorite model, unable to do?
(a) Lie.
(b) Break up with a lover.
(c) Tell the truth.
(d) Remain faithful.

13. According to Mandra, what has Mary never experienced?
(a) Exotic travels.
(b) Love.
(c) Culture.
(d) An orgasm.

14. To what mythological character does the painter compare Bijoul?
(a) Athena.
(b) Hera.
(c) Medusa.
(d) The Furies.

15. How does the painter decorate himself for the Art Ball at the end of "The Queen?"
(a) He does not decorate himself at all.
(b) He paints himself in tribal patterns.
(c) He paints himself brown.
(d) He shaves his head.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to "The Queen," to what event does Bijou invite the painter?

2. What does Faye discover when she goes walking one night?

3. What does Mandra do to Miriam on the drive at the end of "Mandra?"

4. What does Miriam try on for Mandra?

5. What does Faye catch Albert doing one day as she comes up the stairs?

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