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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. What big news does Lizabeth give Matt while they sit in her car in the carriage house?
(a) That she wants to marry him.
(b) That he must move out.
(c) That she is pregnant.
(d) That she has taken a new job.

2. What happens when the children begin chasing the dog?
(a) The dog is hit by a car.
(b) None of the above.
(c) Jason is hit by a car.
(d) The dog gets away.

3. What does Matt say he likes about being "married"?
(a) He can play Monopoly.
(b) He can play soccer with the kids after work.
(c) All of the answers are correct.
(d) He doesn't have to eat breakfast by himself.

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

5. From what condition did Matt's father suffer?
(a) Tuberculosis.
(b) Cocaine addiction.
(c) Black lung disease.
(d) Alcoholism.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lizabeth claims that she did Matt's laundry for what reason?

2. What does Matt say about tattoos?

3. What does Matt come home with after leaving for a ride on the motorcycle with Billy?

4. What is the name of Matt's sister who used to cook him bacon?

5. Why has the glass company come to Lizabeth's house?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Lizabeth do to keep busy when she finds herself bored in her self-imposed prison, and what does Matt do when she does?

2. How does Richard Hastings find out about Lizabeth, and why does he choose to flash her?

3. In the Epilogue, what does Matt do to complete Lizabeth's happiness?

4. What agreement is struck between Matt and Lizabeth after their jog, and why do you think Matt's purpose is in entering into that agreement?

5. Elsie and the boys are shocked by the condition of the kitchen when they arrive home. What do they see, and what is Matt's explanation for its state?

6. In fairly typical romance-novel fashion, the story wraps up with Matt and Lizabeth marrying and living happily ever after. Given the short time they've known each other and the tumultuous relationship they have had up to that point, how believable do you find the story? If you find it quite believable, why? What is it about the genre that makes it so popular, and how does that apply to this book?

7. After arguing the night before, Lizabeth finds herself alone in the morning and much of the rest of the day. What does Matt say that expresses the confusion he is feeling about their relationship when they finally do meet up?

8. Elsie finds out the first name of the flasher and where he lives. What does Lizabeth choose to do with this information?

9. What makes "Smitten" a typical romance novel?

10. A comic moment takes place in Chapter 8 when Matt tackles the man he thinks is the flasher. Why did Matt tackle the man, and who is he?

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