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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. Lizabeth imagines Matt protecting her from what?
(a) Dragons.
(b) The outside world.
(c) Shame.
(d) Hurt.

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

3. Why has the glass company come to Lizabeth's house?
(a) To repair a window.
(b) To build a small conservatory.
(c) None of the above.
(d) To replace all of her windows.

4. What time does Lizabeth awaken the morning after Matt's streaking episode?
(a) After ten.
(b) Seven o'clock.
(c) Noon.
(d) Eight o'clock.

5. In Chapter 7, where does Lizabeth say Matt's home is?
(a) Wherever he chooses.
(b) Her house.
(c) With his parents.
(d) His town house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What happens when the intruder leaves in Chapter 7?

3. What happens when Matt and Lizabeth ignore the intruder in the back yard?

4. How much does the dog weigh?

5. Why does Matt refuse to watch the movie?

Short Essay Questions

1. Matt buys a new bed for Lizabeth, inciting another angry outburst from her. What does the new bed represent to Lizabeth?

2. What was Paul's ulterior motive for wanting to take the kids on a vacation?

3. Lizabeth seems to have many preconceived notions about what a perfect father should be. In her mind, Matt falls short in several of these categories. What does she say in Chapter 7 that expresses these notions and where Matt falls short?

4. 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?

5. How does the flasher make up for his actions after losing his temper at being ignored by Matt and Lizabeth? Describe his appearance when he makes arrangements.

6. 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?

7. Lizabeth decides to question Matt point blank about what he would do in certain parental situations. What does she ask him, and how does he respond?

8. Lizabeth makes the decision to cut Matt out of her life, no matter how painful the excision will be. What is her reasoning for feeling that she must do this?

9. What does Lizabeth tell her neighbors to explain why she has a naked man in her house?

10. 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?

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