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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Lizabeth say about the man Matt thinks is the intruder?
(a) That the man couldn't possibly be the intruder.
(b) That she couldn't possibly know if he is the intruder.
(c) That the man is the intruder.
(d) That the man waves like the intruder.

4. Why does Matt refuse to watch the movie?
(a) There is no violence in it.
(b) He thinks that it is a sissy movie.
(c) The lead actor annoys him.
(d) He thinks that it is unbelievable.

5. What does Matt buy for Lizabeth that she says she can't accept?
(a) A bed.
(b) A big-screen TV.
(c) A new car.
(d) An engagement ring.

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

7. Why does Paul want the boys to accompany him for the weekend?
(a) To improve his family image for his campaign.
(b) To see if he is interested in obtaining custody of them.
(c) To show them that he could be a good father.
(d) To introduce them to his girlfriend.

8. 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 are uncomfortably close."
(d) "You don't have to freak out."

9. When did the inspection sticker on Lizabeth's car expire?
(a) It hadn't.
(b) Two years prior.
(c) One year prior.
(d) Three years prior.

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

11. What is Matt's nickname for Lizabeth?
(a) Lizzy.
(b) Bethie.
(c) Sweetheart.
(d) Sugar.

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

13. Why does Mr. Hooper try to climb a ladder and sneak in his own window with a paper bag on his head?
(a) He is trying to scare his wife.
(b) He is playing a game with his nephew.
(c) He wants to see what it's like to be the intruder.
(d) It was his wife's idea to spice up their sex life.

14. What is the premise for the barbecue?
(a) A block party.
(b) A wedding celebration.
(c) Just an afternoon barbecue.
(d) Lizabeth showing off how much her house has been improved.

15. What is waiting at Lizabeth's house when she and Matt return from their run?
(a) Paul.
(b) The police.
(c) Elsie and the boys.
(d) The intruder.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did the intruder get the idea to hang out in Lizabeth's back yard?

2. What does Lizabeth decide to do the morning after her argument with Matt?

3. What is the nickname given to Matt and his siblings?

4. What does Lizabeth say the people in her neighborhood do as an intellectual pursuit?

5. What does Elsie see when she enters the living room after returning from her trip?

(see the answer keys)

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