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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Brett meet L?
(a) Her father introduced them.
(b) She worked at gallery that exhibited his art.
(c) L was teaching an art class Brett took.
(d) Through her billionaire cousin.

2. How old was Justine when L stayed with them at the second place?
(a) 21.
(b) 27.
(c) 14.
(d) 18.

3. What biblical scene was Brett and L painting on the wall of the second place?
(a) The Last Supper.
(b) The crucifixion.
(c) Garden of Eden.
(d) The Nativity.

4. What new career path does Kurt announce after Justine begins spending more time with Brett?
(a) Painter.
(b) Carpenter.
(c) Writer.
(d) Sailor.

5. What were L's earliest subjects when he was learning to draw?
(a) His parents.
(b) His aunt and uncle.
(c) Dead animals.
(d) Insects.

6. What did Tony yell to M as she ran to the second place to have her portrait painted?
(a) Behave!
(b) Don't come back!
(c) Good luck!
(d) Come back!

7. What did Brett ask M in regards to her relationship with L?
(a) If she was in love with him.
(b) If she knew him before their visit.
(c) If he was Justine's father.
(d) If she had had an affair with him.

8. Why did M spend extra time fixing up the living room the evening they gathered as a group?
(a) In case L came.
(b) It was Tony's birthday.
(c) Kurt and Justine were going to announce their engagement.
(d) It was Justine's birthday.

9. Who did L say was a “fat and coarse” woman who he found “physically loathsome” (102)?
(a) His mother.
(b) Justine.
(c) Brett.
(d) Candy.

10. What does Kurt begin wearing after announcing his new career path?
(a) A sailor suit.
(b) A long, black velvet coat and red beret.
(c) A dirty t-shirt, jeans and a tool belt.
(d) A Hawaiian shirt and shorts.

11. After talking with Tony, what did M realize about her desire for Justine to marry Kurt?
(a) She was dying to be a grandmother.
(b) She wanted someone else to have to care for Justine.
(c) She felt it was the safest option.
(d) She really loved Kurt.

12. What did Brett tell M that L first thought she could do for him, but she was unable?
(a) Make him young again.
(b) Ease his suicidal thoughts.
(c) Fix him sexually.
(d) Inspire his creativity.

13. What did M think was a "pointless squandering of [Justine's] femininity" (71)?
(a) Her lack of lipstick or eye makeup.
(b) Her time spent with Kurt.
(c) The plain way she dressed.
(d) The fact that she never really dated.

14. What part of the main house did M offer to Kurt to pursue his new career?
(a) The bathroom.
(b) Her study.
(c) The basement.
(d) The living room.

15. What was Tony doing after M ran back from the second home after seeing the painting L and Brett were making?
(a) Laughing at M.
(b) Holding his arms out to hug her.
(c) Running toward M.
(d) Driving away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who drank the least when everyone from the main house and the second house sat by the fire?

2. What did Kurt confess to M regarding his attempt at becoming a writer?

3. How did M sometimes feel when Tony asked Kurt to help him with work?

4. In Candy's letter, why does she say she had been thinking of L and their time in California?

5. What happened not long after M returned from Paris?

(see the answer keys)

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