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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. In the summer of 2011, Marianne's routine includes taking what action when she awakens?
(a) Exercising.
(b) Reading the news.
(c) Praying.
(d) Making tea.

2. What action does Connell always take whenever Marianne criticizes his friends?
(a) He frowns.
(b) He changes the subject.
(c) He goes silent.
(d) He leaves the room.

3. Who invites Connell to a party?
(a) Jamie.
(b) Gareth.
(c) Paul.
(d) Gordon.

4. What adjective is used to describe Connell's feelings about sex?
(a) Pleasant.
(b) Stressful.
(c) Raw.
(d) Uncomfortable.

5. What subject is taught by the teacher who flirts with Connell?
(a) Humanities.
(b) Economics.
(c) Sociology.
(d) Biology.

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject does Connell plan to study as a major in college?

2. How does Lorraine find out that Connell and Marianne are sleeping together?

3. In what location does Connell end up attending college?

4. What does Marianne say just before Connell kisses her for the first time?

5. Which of Connell's friends tells Marianne in front of other people that she is flat-chested?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Lorraine's appearance and manner.

2. Characterize Marianne's view of high school.

3. What had Connell's sexual experiences been like prior to meeting Marianne?

4. When the reader joins Connell in the fall of his first year of college, to what changes has he had to adapt?

5. How does Alan react when Marianne refuses to speak to Connell on the phone?

6. What does Connell know about his biological father and why?

7. What comment does Marianne make about her appearance when she sees Connell for the first time since high school and how does he react?

8. What is the significance of Connell's interpretation of the story circulated about Marianne?

9. What event brings Lorraine and Connell to the hospital in April of 2011?

10. To what action of Rob's does Connell object and why?

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