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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what country does Fulvia Morgana teach?
(a) England.
(b) Italy.
(c) Germany.
(d) Turkey.

2. Who telephones Arthur Kingfisher from Berlin?
(a) Michel Tardieu.
(b) Siegfried von Turpitz.
(c) Fulvia Morgana.
(d) Rodney Wainwright.

3. What does Philip give to Morris after telling him his secret story?
(a) A check to repay borrowed money.
(b) A box of cigars.
(c) A copy of his book.
(d) A photograph from years ago.

4. With whom have the Ringbaums tagged along to the prizegiving party?
(a) Ronald Frobisher.
(b) Felix Skinner.
(c) Persse McGarrigle.
(d) Rudyard Parkinson.

5. What item does Philip Swallow always pack too many of when traveling?
(a) Socks.
(b) Books.
(c) Shoes.
(d) Razors.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Felix Skinner find in the basement storeroom of his publishing house?

2. Where does Persse McGarrigle sleep after returning to Ireland?

3. Who does Skinner's first choice recommend to give a reader's report on McGarrigle's book proposal?

4. Who makes the announcement of an emergency landing to the passengers?

5. In what country does Rodney Wainwright live?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Hilary tells Morris that she "made her bed," what does she mean?

2. How does Cheryl Summerbee keep from getting bored at work?

3. How does Fulvia Morgana reconcile her Marxist philosophy with her wealthy lifestyle?

4. What is the content of Desiree Zapp's conversation with her agent?

5. What does Robin Dempsey's Centre of Computational Statistics tell Ronald Frobisher about his writing?

6. What are Rudyard Parkinson's passions?

7. Who is Arthur Kingfisher?

8. How did Persse get his current job in Limerick?

9. Why is Morris Zapp so hesitant to accept Fulvia's advances?

10. Describe Akira Sakazaki's home.

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