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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 kind of jewelry was Maureen wearing her first day on the job that Jeffrey remembers and describes to Helen?
(a) Large gold chain.
(b) Diamond earrings.
(c) Sapphire ring.
(d) Beads.

2. What reason does Maureen give to her boss for why she could not travel out of the city for assignments?
(a) Claustraphobia.
(b) Motion sickness.
(c) She doesn't like staying at hotels.
(d) Fear of flying.

3. Where does Julia bring Mary the first time they meet?
(a) To her cousin's house.
(b) To catch a train.
(c) Out to the point.
(d) To the police station.

4. What does Willis drink when he visits Mary after he first meets her?
(a) Beer.
(b) Lemonade.
(c) Water.
(d) Soda.

5. Where does Mary first stop when she arrives in St. Hilaire?
(a) Laundry mat.
(b) General store.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Library.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jeffrey describe Harrold's writing style?

2. What is the name of the big town close to St. Hilaire?

3. How old is Mary's child when she first arrives in St. Hilaire?

4. Where does Maureen have to travel for a story shortly after her wedding?

5. What are honeypots, according to Willis?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is one trait of Harrold's that Maureen admires?

2. How does Harrold react when Maureen has a cold and indicates she wants to be by herself one evening?

3. What does Maureen do when she goes to the general store in St. Hilaire?

4. How does Harrold's father treat Harrold and Maureen when they visit him in Rhode Island?

5. Describe Harrold's physical appearance.

6. How does Harrold encourage Maureen to change her physical appearance?

7. Why does Maureen change her name to Mary when she is signing the hotel register?

8. When is the first time Mary sees Jack Strout?

9. What does Harrold hear when he is talking on the phone with Maureen while she is staying at a hotel in Los Angeles?

10. Explain why Maureen moves into Harrold's apartment.

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