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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Noel traveling with in Chapter 40?
(a) His family.
(b) Two elderly couples on a sight-seeing tour.
(c) A woman named Mildred and another couple.
(d) An old friend from college.

2. Where does Noel invite Marjorie in Chapter 22?
(a) The Ritz-Carleton.
(b) In a music shop.
(c) Empire State Building.
(d) Central Park.

3. Where does Marjorie graduate from in Chapter 21?
(a) Hunter College.
(b) Lampton College.
(c) Blue River College.
(d) Victoria College.

4. What does Marjorie say about Noel to try to talk him up in Chapter 28?
(a) She praises his musical ability.
(b) She mentions his past successes on Broadway.
(c) She lists a number of shows he has written.
(d) She talks about his passion for the arts.

5. Who is Imogene?
(a) Noel's cousin.
(b) An old friend of Noel.
(c) Marjorie's neighbor.
(d) Noel's co-worker.

6. What is the name of the ship Noel sets sail on in Chapter 37?
(a) The Sailing Beauty.
(b) The Mauritania.
(c) The Americana.
(d) The Queen Elizabeth.

7. What is the party in Chapter 32 celebrating?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) New Year's Day.
(d) A birthday.

8. Why is Marjorie cut from the production in Chapter 39?
(a) For budget reasons, and she does not look the part.
(b) She is continually absent or late.
(c) Her part is written out of the script.
(d) She is too demanding on set.

9. What is the name of the one show which Noel has done since South Wind in Chapter 21?
(a) The Princess and the Queen.
(b) Princess Jones.
(c) Fairy Princess.
(d) Mrs. Jones the Queen.

10. According to Noel, what are the four rings of illusion surrounding human conduct?
(a) Color, space, time and memory.
(b) Sight, smell, touch and sound.
(c) Religion, philosophy, sex and money.
(d) Love, lust, greed and envy.

11. How does Marjorie feel before receiving a call from Noel in Chapter 22?
(a) Calm and at peace.
(b) Excited and happy.
(c) Dejected and depressed.
(d) Tired and without hope.

12. Why does Noel become uncomfortable in Chapter 27?
(a) Because he drank too much and is feeling nauseous.
(b) Because Marjorie's family hint at marriage.
(c) Because he ate something which had gone off.
(d) Because he has nothing in common with Marjorie's family.

13. Who is Guy Flamm?
(a) A writer.
(b) A casting director.
(c) A director.
(d) A producer.

14. What does Marjorie think of the play given to her by Guy in Chapter 22?
(a) She is surprised by how much she relates to the characters.
(b) She is shocked by how horrible it is.
(c) She is impressed with the wit and humor in the play.
(d) She is confused by its literary references.

15. What were Marjorie's nightmares during her affair with Noel about?
(a) Searching for Noel through rooms and corridors but not finding him.
(b) Running through a crowded room yelling "Princess Jones!"
(c) Living in the suburbs with Noel with ten badly-behaved children.
(d) Sitting in her parent's home in her old age.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Noel, who is he bunking with in Chapter 28?

2. According to Sam, what does Noel have a talent for?

3. How is the state of Noel's workplace in Chapter 28?

4. Who writes a letter of introduction for Marjorie in Chapter 22?

5. Due to her successful production in Chapter 21, what does Marjorie have the possibility of doing?

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