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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ethel say Chelsea has requested?
(a) That she leave them the cottage in their will.
(b) That Norman be nicer to Bill.
(c) That they come to California for her wedding.
(d) That Billy stay with them while she and Bill go to Europe.

2. What does Norman say about his and Chelsea's relationship?
(a) That Chelsea was adopted and Norman could never feel like she was his child.
(b) That they did not like each other.
(c) That he thought they got along quite nicely.
(d) That he didn't like her because she was a girl.

3. What does Ethel suggest to Norman?
(a) That Norman not lecture Chelsea about anything.
(b) That he try to get along with Chelsea's new boyfriend.
(c) That he invite Bill Ray to take a ride in the boat.
(d) That Norman eat with his mouth closed at dinner.

4. What does Ethel tell Chelsea that surprises Chelsea?
(a) That Norman and Billy got along very well while they were in Europe.
(b) That Ethel has to have surgery for cancer.
(c) That her brother's remains have been found in Viet Nam.
(d) That Charlie is hoping to steal Chelsea away from Bill.

5. What does Norman say about dancing when that topic arises?
(a) He and Ethel used to win ballroom dance contests when younger.
(b) His religion forbids dancing.
(c) He regrets not ever taking Ethel dancing.
(d) He hates dancing since his gay son loves it.

6. What surprises Billy about the lake cottage?
(a) That it is so cool even with no air conditioning.
(b) That it has electricity.
(c) That it has indoor plumbing.
(d) That it has a computer with internet access.

7. How does Chelsea pass off Billy and Norman's fishing activities?
(a) She doesn't comment on them as she is too upset.
(b) Joking that Norman can be good for anyone for a few weeks.
(c) Saying that as long as Norman is fishing, he isn't mean.
(d) Joking that her dad should have traded her in for a son.

8. Why does Ethel accompany Billy upstairs to start the bath water?
(a) She stays in the living room, determined to make Norman and Chelsea talk.
(b) To give Chelsea a chance to talk to Norman.
(c) To give Norman a chance to fillet the fish instead of Billy.
(d) Because she is afraid Billy will make the water too warm.

9. What does Norman do after each fishing trip with Billy?
(a) Has Billy check the fluid levels in the boat motor.
(b) Makes Billy clean all the fish.
(c) Has Billy clean and polish the boat.
(d) Calls his best friend in Idaho and brags about what he caught.

10. What is the purpose of the things that are hanging?
(a) To make the living room more natural.
(b) To show some family movies to Bill Ray.
(c) To demonstrate Norman's former prowess as a hunter.
(d) To wish Norman a Happy Birthday and welcome to Chelsea.

11. With what does Ethel replace the food Billy has in his hand?
(a) Pizza from the night before.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Two protein shakes.
(d) Sandwiches, milk and raspberries.

12. Who doubts what he says he saw?
(a) Billy.
(b) Norman.
(c) Chelsea.
(d) Everyone.

13. What financial question does Norman ask Bill?
(a) Whether Bill intends to support Chelsea so she can quit her job.
(b) How much Bill charges for fillings.
(c) How much money Bill nets per year.
(d) Whether to invest in a new technology company.

14. How was Chelsea's trip to Europe?
(a) Boring.
(b) Distressing.
(c) Stressful.
(d) Wonderful.

15. What happens to the rental car on the way to the cottage?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Chelsea puts a bad dent in it.
(c) It suddenly starts smelling strangely.
(d) It breaks down every several miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What interrupts Chelsea and Ethel's conversation?

2. What does Ethel lament about when Norman comes into the room?

3. What does Chelsea say about her attitude over the years?

4. What does Bill say he saw when he comes into the house?

5. What happened in Brussels with Bill and Chelsea?

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