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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 Butch say she likes?
(a) Roughness.
(b) Sweetness.
(c) Romance.
(d) Anger.

2. Which adjective describes John's feelings toward the mysterious caller?
(a) Crazy.
(b) Nervous.
(c) Excited.
(d) Irritated.

3. What does Martin provide John with at the end of the novel?
(a) A father.
(b) Reassurance.
(c) Faith.
(d) Love.

4. How does John feel about his real father at the end of the novel?
(a) Embarrassed.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Angry.
(d) Depressed.

5. Who does John write a letter to from London?
(a) Martina.
(b) Selina.
(c) Caduta.
(d) Fielding.

Short Answer Questions

1. Martin says the book she gave John is an allegory for which of the following?

2. Which character is undergoing psychiatric tests?

3. How does Selina react to John's proposal of marriage?

4. Spunk reminds John of who?

5. John thinks that the way women are portrayed masks which of the following?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes John's relationship with Martina the antithesis of his relationship with Selina?

2. What do you predict will happen to John after Selina leaves him?

3. What do the actors in the novel seem to want for their characters on film?

4. What kind of life does Fielding seem to be obsessed with?

5. How is John's stress affecting him?

6. How are Martin and Martina similar?

7. Why does John have trouble keeping up his demeanor with Martina?

8. Why does John sleep with Butch?

9. What does Martin provide for John?

10. Is Martina ideal for John as a romantic partner?

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