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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the excerpt from Catcher in the Rye that Paul recites, Holden would rather chop off a man's head than what?
(a) Die himself
(b) Pretend to be his friend
(c) Fist-fight him
(d) Shake his hand

2. Why does Flan need to call his lawyer at the end of this section?
(a) To arbitrate the purchase of the Cezanne
(b) To deal with the South African banks
(c) To assess damage done to the condo
(d) To inquire after Paul's identity

3. Which of the following characters tries to leave in the chaos of applying first aid to Paul?
(a) Flan
(b) Paul
(c) Geoffrey
(d) Ouisa

4. In the hypothetical script Paul describes his father receiving, what is Poitier's character's profession?
(a) School teacher
(b) Astronaut
(c) Lumberjack
(d) Politician

5. What does Paul compliment about Geoffrey after the latter comments on dinner?
(a) His etiquette
(b) His nose
(c) His eyes
(d) His buds

6. What French film does Flan reference while mocking Ouisa about South Africa in this section?
(a) Rules of the Game
(b) Battle of Algiers
(c) Pepe Le Moko
(d) Grand Illusion

7. According to Flan in this section, Geoffrey has recently sold a print by what modern artist?
(a) Hockney
(b) Bacon
(c) De Kooning
(d) Pollock

8. At the end of this section, Flan compares not thinking about two million dollars to trying not to think of what animal?
(a) An elephant
(b) A cow
(c) A cat
(d) An ostrich

9. In what country does Paul say he grew up?
(a) Denmark
(b) Portugal
(c) Poland
(d) Switzerland

10. Who calls the Kittredges soon after Paul leaves?
(a) The Japanese buyers
(b) Paul
(c) Geoffrey
(d) Their daughter

11. Flan is shocked that his son lets Paul call him what?
(a) Man
(b) Woodrow
(c) Brother
(d) Woody

12. To what mythological figure does Ouisa compare Geoffrey when she describes him?
(a) Theseus
(b) Midas
(c) Creon
(d) Jason

13. What Andrew Lloyd Webber musical does Paul announce his father will be adapting for the screen?
(a) Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
(b) Starlight Express
(c) Cats
(d) Evita

14. What does everyone say about the New York Times crossword puzzle, according to Ouisa?
(a) They do it in ink
(b) It is a waste of time
(c) The Monday puzzle is two easy
(d) They have never finished the Sunday puzzle

15. What twentieth century play does Paul quote in his thesis?
(a) All My Sons
(b) Caucasian Chalk Circle
(c) Waiting for Godot
(d) House of Blue Leaves

Short Answer Questions

1. In this section, Paul mentions attending a film festival with his father in what country?

2. What is the second prized item that Flan checks at the top of the play?

3. What ancient food item does Ouisa say is in the freezer when Paul offers to make dinner?

4. What is the only article of clothing the Hustler is wearing when he emerges from Paul's bedroom?

5. Who do the Kittredges call after they regain their composure?

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