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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What phrase did L use to describe M's novels?
(a) Womanly drivel.
(b) Insignificant words.
(c) Little books.
(d) Pretentious ramblings.

2. What did M give to Justine to make up for the time she was unable to care for her?
(a) A trust fund.
(b) An IOU.
(c) A trip around the world.
(d) A new car.

3. What did L tell M he and Brett called her ladder-back chair in the second place?
(a) The naughty chair.
(b) The electric chair.
(c) The dunce chair.
(d) The calm chair.

4. What did Kurt tell M that L had said he wanted to do to her?
(a) Marry her.
(b) Become her.
(c) Destroy her.
(d) Make love to her.

5. What did L tell Kurt about becoming a writer?
(a) It was painstaking work.
(b) He did not think he could do it.
(c) It did not take any particular talent.
(d) It has been L's dream to be a writer.

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

7. What nickname, which M found offensive, did Brett use with Justine?
(a) Little Miss Muffet.
(b) Mother Hubbard.
(c) Daisy-head Maisy.
(d) Mother Goose.

8. Where did Candy move after her time in California?
(a) Rio de Janeiro.
(b) New York.
(c) Australia.
(d) Paris.

9. Who was the only one of the group who did not sing along with Justine as she sang and played her guitar?
(a) L.
(b) M.
(c) Kurt.
(d) Brett.

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

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

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

13. In Candy's letter, why does she say she had been thinking of L and their time in California?
(a) She read an article about L.
(b) Her marriage is falling apart.
(c) Her daughter is the same age Candy was then.
(d) She came across an old photo album.

14. What did M find L's interest in going to Paris reminded her of?
(a) The freedom she lacked.
(b) Her darkest years.
(c) Falling in love with Tony.
(d) The writer she met there.

15. What did M say before L jumped on the table and asked, "Shall we have fun?" (107)?
(a) She found L attractive.
(b) She had never had enough fun in life.
(c) Life with Tony was the pits.
(d) She came down there for a good time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did M think was in the picture that fell out of Justine's purse?

2. Why did L tell M he was finished with his portrait phase?

3. What biblical scene was Brett and L painting on the wall of the second place?

4. What did L say when Kurt asked for opinions after he finished his reading?

5. What would M sometimes do after her first husband took Justine to live with him?

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