View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color is Lizabeth's car?
(a) Blue.
(b) Red.
(c) Orange.
(d) Black.

2. What does Matt say about tattoos?
(a) They are dumb.
(b) They are ugly.
(c) They are cool.
(d) They are awesome.

3. What does Matt say that hurts Lizabeth's feelings while he is eating potato salad?
(a) "Being married to you leaves a lot to be desired."
(b) "You don't know how to cook."
(c) "You don't have to freak out."
(d) "You are uncomfortably close."

4. What has Matt never done that surprises Lizabeth?
(a) Toilet papers a house.
(b) Climbs a tree.
(c) Goes camping.
(d) Bakes cookies.

5. What is Officer Schmidt's nickname for Elsie?
(a) Cadillac Mama.
(b) Old Bag.
(c) Lady Luck.
(d) Lead Foot.

6. What does Lizabeth say that sunsets used to be?
(a) Inspirational.
(b) Spectacular.
(c) Pretty.
(d) Colorful.

7. Why is Lizabeth depressed in Chapter 7?
(a) She is uncomfortable with Matt.
(b) She wants to tell Matt that they can't be together.
(c) Her ex-husband has taken her kids out of town.
(d) She feels worthless.

8. What does Lizabeth decide to do the morning after her argument with Matt?
(a) Cut him loose.
(b) Tell him that they can only be friends.
(c) Propose to him.
(d) Tell him that she has to quit her job.

9. What time does Lizabeth awaken after the morning after her argument with Matt?
(a) 7 a.m.
(b) 6 a.m.
(c) 8 a.m.
(d) 9 a.m.

10. What happens to the ham brought to the barbecue by a neighbor?
(a) None of the above.
(b) It is dropped on the ground, and the dog eats it.
(c) The cat jumps on the table and begins eating it.
(d) The dog runs off with it.

11. What does Lizabeth notice in the neighbor's crab apple tree?
(a) All of the answers are correct.
(b) Tent caterpillars.
(c) Colorful birds.
(d) Crab apples.

12. What is the name of the neighbor whose house Lizabeth disparages in Chapter 7?
(a) Brad Mainer.
(b) Noogie Newsome.
(c) Tom Walason.
(d) Vinnie Vincent.

13. What story does Matt tell the boys while they are waiting for Ferguson?
(a) About his mountain climbing trip.
(b) About his time in the Army.
(c) About the time he was a boxer.
(d) About his life at college.

14. What does Jason do at the pool that makes Paul angry?
(a) Jumps into the deep end when he can't swim.
(b) Plays Marco Polo.
(c) Pushes Paul in the pool.
(d) Brings a ball even though no toys are allowed.

15. Who does Matt say tackled him when he ran out of the house naked?
(a) The tree in the yard.
(b) Nosy neighbors.
(c) The Keystone Kops.
(d) The intruder.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8, how does Lizabeth justify the decision she has made about her relationship with Matt?

2. How long is the taxi ride in Chapter 8?

3. What does Lizabeth call Matt when they return to the house after he runs out naked?

4. Matt tells Billy that something destroyed the kitchen. What was it?

5. What reasoning does Matt give for the fire trucks at Lizabeth's house?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 539 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample