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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. How does Elise react when she hears that there was an intruder in the yard?
(a) Disappointed.
(b) Disinterested.
(c) Anxious.
(d) Terrified.

2. What does Lizabeth see in Matt's living room?
(a) A huge television set.
(b) A recliner.
(c) A motorcycle.
(d) A couch.

3. How old is Lizabeth?
(a) 27.
(b) 41.
(c) 19.
(d) 32.

4. Matt reveals to Lizabeth that he has an incurable disease. What disease does he say he has?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Infatuation.
(c) Cancer.
(d) Impatience.

5. Lizabeth tells Matt that she needs time to assert her independence. How much time does she tell him she needs?
(a) Six months.
(b) She says she doesn't know.
(c) A year.
(d) Two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the condition of Matt's home when Lizabeth first enters?

2. What does Elise cook for dinner in Chapter 2?

3. Why does Matt not want to tell Lizabeth the story behind the letter?

4. Jason asks Lizabeth if she is going to get a _____________.

5. What does Matt have tattooed on his forearm?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Matt attempt to keep Lizabeth's mind off of her boys being gone?

2. The novel starts with Lizabeth looking for a job at a construction site. What do you think the draw of a job in the construction industry would be to a woman like Lizabeth?

3. Compare/contrast Lizabeth's relationship with Paul to her relationship with Matt.

4. During a particularly bad rainstorm, Matt convinces Lizabeth to dance like a fairy on a board positioned above a mud puddle. How does Lizabeth feel about this rain dance, and what does it symbolize to her?

5. What does Elsie's character add to the novel? How would it be different without her?

6. Elsie's first impression of Lizabeth's house when she drives up is that Lizabeth still doesn't let reality interfere with her imagination. What is meant by this statement?

7. Do you believe novels from this genre in general express a cavalier attitude toward premarital sex? How does "Smitten" fit into this genre in this respect?

8. Matt's living room is nearly overtaken by a large, shiny, black Harley. Describe the symbolism of the Harley in this novel.

9. What possible purpose does the outrageous flasher character have in the storyline? What does he provide the opportunity for?

10. What secret does Matt share with Lizabeth after their intimate moment in the bathroom they are restoring, and how does Lizabeth react to his revelation?

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