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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Chelsea greet her mother?
(a) With a demand that she make some of her special tea.
(b) With indifference.
(c) Her mother is not there; she's gone up to change.
(d) Warmly.

3. What does Ethel lament about when Norman comes into the room?
(a) That her best dress has shrunk.
(b) That Bill Ray is a dentist and not a medical doctor.
(c) That their son is not there to celebrate.
(d) That she has not yet dressed for dinner.

4. What was Norman's overall impression of Bill?
(a) That he was arrogant.
(b) That he was condescending.
(c) That he was nice.
(d) That he was talkative.

5. What does Chelsea say in response to Norman's question about the car?
(a) Drives like it is riding on air.
(b) Less than 10,000 miles.
(c) It really did not cost much.
(d) She doesn't know.

6. What does Chelsea say about her attitude over the years?
(a) She has been belligerent.
(b) She has been sorrowful.
(c) She has been indifferent.
(d) She has had a chip on her shoulder.

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

8. What happened in Brussels with Bill and Chelsea?
(a) They go in a big fight and Bill went back to California.
(b) They got married.
(c) Their suitcases were stolen.
(d) They were arrested for accidentally trespassing.

9. What is Norman's response to the idea of Chelsea and Bill sharing a bedroom?
(a) There is only a twin bed in each bedroom, so it'd be pretty difficult.
(b) If they want to share a room, rent a sleazy motel.
(c) Only if they agree not to have sex.
(d) Hell, no, not in his house.

10. Who catches Ethel singing?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Chelsea.
(c) Bill.
(d) No one.

11. What slight derogatory comment does Norman make about Bill?
(a) That his dental work prices are outrageous.
(b) That his teeth aren't very nice for being a dentist.
(c) That his son seems somewhat illiterate.
(d) That he wants to sleep in the same room with Chelsea.

12. Why does Ethel talk to Norman before he leaves?
(a) To ask him to do something about the spider.
(b) She doesn't catch him before he's gone.
(c) To suggest he wear a raincoat.
(d) To ask him to take her to town before he leaves.

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

14. Who does Norman tell Billy not to awaken?
(a) Chelsea.
(b) Bill.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Ethel.

15. What does Ethel worry about regarding Norman and Billy?
(a) That Billy will not be able to help Norman if he gets sick.
(b) That Norman will get angry at Billy and have a heart attack.
(c) That Norman is working Billy too hard.
(d) She doesn't worry about them knowing they can take care of themselves.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Norman talk as he and Billy head to the boat?

2. With what does Bill become irritated?

3. Who goes down to the lake?

4. Where do Ethel and Norman find Billy?

5. Why does Ethel go to get a rake?

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