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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. In Chapter 12 in Haley's short story, why does a detective ask Sebastian to talk with him?
(a) To ask him about the burglary.
(b) To ask him about the mugging.
(c) To show him who took the things from Sebastian's house.
(d) To have him identify the kid who mugged him.

2. In Tom's short story in Chapter 16, in what room does he find his wife and her lover?
(a) 402.
(b) 400.
(c) 401.
(d) 403.

3. In Chapter 17, how long do Tom and Serena spend in Maschler's office?
(a) 10 minutes.
(b) 45 minutes.
(c) 60 minutes.
(d) 30 minutes.

4. In Chapter 13, when Oleg Lysalin defected, who did he bring with him?
(a) His wife.
(b) His wife and a son.
(c) His wife and a daughter.
(d) His secretary.

5. In Chapter 20, before Tom how many first-time novelists had won the Austen?
(a) 1.
(b) None.
(c) 3.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 17, how old was Serena the last time she went to her father's church?

2. In Chapter 20, how many words a day is Tom writing most days?

3. In Chapter 15 when Serena awakes in Tom's flat, what sounds does she hear?

4. In Chapter 19 when Serena goes to meet Tom on Saturday, how early is she?

5. What does Serena do for a half an hour on Christmas eve?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 14, what do Tom and Serena do after making love?

2. What does Serena think about Tom's story Probable Adultery?

3. In Chapter 15, how does Serena spend her weekends?

4. In Tom's letter at the end of Chapter 13, what condition does he wish to impose on taking the money from the Foundation?

5. In Chapter 20, how productive is Tom in January?

6. What are working conditions like for Serena and the other girls at the beginning of Chapter 18?

7. In Chapter 17, what does Serena say about her father?

8. In Chapter 18, why does Tom want to talk to Serena's sister?

9. In Chapter 11, what does Serena wear when she meets Haley and how does she feel about her attire?

10. What rumor does Max share with Serena in Chapter 13?

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