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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the police find in the suspect's belongings that made his reason for not leaving the roommate somewhat confusing?
(a) Cash.
(b) Poker chips.
(c) Credit cards.
(d) Bonds.

2. Where does Theresa fall in the order of her siblings?
(a) Oldest.
(b) Third.
(c) Fourth.
(d) Youngest.

3. What was Theresa's first English assignment?
(a) To write a true-life experience.
(b) To write a sonnet.
(c) To write her biography.
(d) To write a fictional short story.

4. Why doesn't Theresa call police to get Gary to leave?
(a) He ripped the phone out of the wall.
(b) She can't find it.
(c) She doesn't really want him to leave.
(d) He threw it out the window.

5. Who is killed in Looking for Mr. Goodbar?
(a) Katherine.
(b) Brigid.
(c) Gary.
(d) Theresa.

6. What indignity does the suspect suffer on New Year's Eve?
(a) He gets drunk and takes off his clothes in Times Square.
(b) He is rejected by his roommate.
(c) He is not allowed to attend his roommate's party.
(d) He is forced to wear a dress to a party.

7. What are Theresa's job duties in her new workplace?
(a) Cleaning the doctor's office.
(b) Cleaning bathrooms.
(c) Changing sheets and washing dishes.
(d) Grading papers.

8. How do police know the suspect is guilty?
(a) They saw him leave the scene.
(b) They matched him to fingerprints on the door.
(c) They have DNA evidence.
(d) He confesses.

9. What draws Gary's attention to Theresa?
(a) Her smile.
(b) She is wearing an ugly dress.
(c) Her beautiful hair.
(d) She is reading a book in the bar.

10. Where is the suspect's wife in "About the Confession?"?
(a) Fire Island.
(b) New York.
(c) Florida.
(d) Ohio.

11. What does Gary smash against Theresa's head?
(a) A lamp.
(b) A wine bottle.
(c) The phone.
(d) A hammer.

12. Why is Theresa uncomfortable around her older sister?
(a) Because she doesn't like or admire her.
(b) Becvause she detests her way of life.
(c) Because of her sister's beauty and charm.
(d) Because she doesn't approve of her.

13. Why does Gary put a pillow on Theresa's face?
(a) Because she bit him.
(b) Because she's not attractive to him.
(c) For the thrill.
(d) She asks him to do so.

14. Why does Gary try to gag Theresa?
(a) To keep her from screaming so much.
(b) No answers are correct.
(c) He was tired of her talking.
(d) She asks him to do so.

15. What title does Theresa choose for her final English assignment?
(a) "What I Learned in English."
(b) "The Fan Club."
(c) "The Little Engine that Coudn't."
(d) "The Jerk Professor."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who plays a large role in where Theresa will attend college?

2. How does the decision connected with Katherine's pregnancy conflict with her upbringing?

3. What makes Gary decide to hit Theresa with an object?

4. Which professor does Theresa have an appointment to see?

5. How does the suspect pay his new friend for his new living arrangements?

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