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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 17 through 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character does Edgar meet at the park when he is there after finding out how long he has to live?
(a) Michael Tolliver.
(b) Ruby Miller.
(c) Brian Hawkins.
(d) Anna Madrigal.

2. What is Social Safeway?
(a) The name of a nightclub that Connie frequents.
(b) A place for gay men to meet each other in San Francisco.
(c) A time for single men and women to meet at the grocery store.
(d) The nickname given to Connie because she loves to meet people.

3. Why is Edgar seeing Ruby Miller?
(a) He works with her.
(b) He plans a social function with her.
(c) He has an affair.
(d) He has health problems.

4. Where do Edgar and Mrs. Madrigal go on their first date?
(a) A restaurant.
(b) 28 Barbary Lane.
(c) The beach.
(d) The park.

5. Where does Mary Ann find a job?
(a) A food processing warehouse.
(b) Safeway.
(c) Barbary Lane.
(d) Halcyon Communications.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Anguish in Bohemia," what does Beauchamp remember while he is having a drink with his friend Peter?

2. On her first date with Edgar, what does Mrs. Madrigal use to bribe the young people to use the kite?

3. During which decade is the story set?

4. On the day Mary Ann is invited for dinner, Mona leaves work early in order to reassure whom?

5. Which tenant does Mary Ann meet while she takes out her trash?

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