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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 tenants does Olive have?
(a) 26.
(b) 12.
(c) 50.
(d) 34.

2. Who is Helen's husband?
(a) Jeff.
(b) Joe.
(c) Eddie.
(d) Martin.

3. Heather can best be described as ________________.
(a) Disturbed.
(b) Sullen.
(c) Bohemian.
(d) Prim.

4. What is notable about all of Olive's guests?
(a) They are disabled.
(b) They are artists.
(c) They are indigent.
(d) They are Catholics.

5. How old is Mary when she decides to return home from being estranged from her family?
(a) 42.
(b) 50.
(c) 27.
(d) 39.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the mother of Nelson's three children?

2. Adam comes from a ______________ family.

3. What illness does Jane's husband have?

4. What color of eye shadow does Nan have purchased to complement Shirley's wedding ensemble?

5. Who is Sara's boss?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Pat thwart Stuart's plans for them to participate in an orgy?

2. What is the premise of "Brixton"?

3. How does this story differ from many of the other stories which address inter-generational conflict?

4. How does Shirley prove to be the most sensitive person in the story?

5. Why does Rose want to take her father to Paris?

6. Why has Jane requested a reunion with her friends, Helen and Margaret?

7. Why does Nan especially enjoy having Shirley as a customer?

8. What is the premise of "Green Park"?

9. What is the premise of "Highbury & Islington"?

10. What is the premise of "Victoria"?

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