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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. What does Brita take from Bill's work room?
(a) A cigarette.
(b) A piece of paper.
(c) A book.
(d) A pen.

2. Where does Brita say she likes to talk?
(a) Kitchens.
(b) Meeting rooms.
(c) Cars.
(d) Hotels.

3. What does Charlie keep in his drink cabinet for writers?
(a) Vodka.
(b) Water.
(c) Coca Cola.
(d) Whiskey.

4. What meat do the characters eat for dinner?
(a) Chicken.
(b) Lamb.
(c) Beef.
(d) Pork.

5. What does Brita catch in the starkness of Bill's eyes?
(a) An animal instinct.
(b) A last prayer.
(c) A sparkle of humor.
(d) A lost child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of robe is Reverend Moon wearing?

2. What kind of fish does Charlie say he recommends to writers at restaurants?

3. In what part of New York City is the publishing house located?

4. In which country is the young man being held hostage?

5. How does Karen describe her mother's stare?

Short Essay Questions

1. What has happened to Bill in Chapter Eight?

2. Why doesn't Karen think Scott minds her sleeping with Bill?

3. How does the author describe Maureen?

4. Why does Karen both scare and delight Bill?

5. Why does Scott say that he tells Bill what he does?

6. How does Scott become acquainted with Karen?

7. What does Karen think of her parents?

8. Why does Brita say she can't talk seriously in cars?

9. How does Charlie say he is dealing with his current crop of moaning writers?

10. How does Brita express her nervousness at the beginning of Chapter Three?

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