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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After admitting that his wife left him, what does Vincent do?
(a) He locks himself in the bathroom.
(b) He calls a friend for support.
(c) He leaves the building to go home.
(d) He tries to commit suicide.

2. On her first date with Edgar, what does Mrs. Madrigal use to bribe the young people to use the kite?
(a) Money.
(b) A joint.
(c) A cigarette.
(d) Alcohol.

3. Upon arriving at the cabin in Mendocino, what is Mary Ann bothered by?
(a) She will have to cook dinner.
(b) She dislikes the furniture.
(c) There is only one bed.
(d) There is only one bathroom.

4. What does Mrs. Madrigal tell Edgar as she hands him the kite?
(a) "Make it count."
(b) "I approve of you."
(c) "Run fast."
(d) "Get it in the wind."

5. Why does Frannie come out of the bathroom at her party?
(a) She gets dragged out of the bathroom by an angry Edgar.
(b) She gets relieved that her party will be written about in the newspaper.
(c) She hears that the missing person has returned.
(d) She needs to socialize so her party will be a huge success.

6. When does Mary Ann find the welcome gift taped to her door?
(a) When she hears a knock at the door.
(b) When she first moves into her apartment.
(c) After she returns from taking her trash out.
(d) After a hard day looking for a job.

7. Which tenant does Mary Ann meet while she takes out her trash?
(a) Edgar Halcyon.
(b) Michael.
(c) Beauchamp.
(d) Mona Ramsey.

8. Why is Mona fired from her job?
(a) She makes personal telephone calls.
(b) She gets in a fight with her boss.
(c) She talks back to an important client.
(d) She arrives late.

9. What does Jon do after Michael admits that he tries to make himself more attractive?
(a) He reassures Michael.
(b) He makes fun of Michael.
(c) He kisses Michael.
(d) He ignores Michael.

10. Who is Mary Ann's boss?
(a) Mona Ramsey.
(b) Mrs. Madrigal.
(c) Beauchamp.
(d) Edgar Halcyon.

11. What does DeDe show her mother when she tells her that she thinks Beauchamp is having an affair?
(a) A comb.
(b) A scarf.
(c) Lipstick.
(d) Perfume.

12. What does Brian talk about with Hillary before she invites him to her room?
(a) Vegetarianism and activism.
(b) Socialism and communism.
(c) Slavery and cooking.
(d) Politics and sports.

13. During which decade is the story set?
(a) 1990's.
(b) 1960's.
(c) 1980's.
(d) 1970's.

14. What does Mrs. Madrigal say she acquired by growing up in a whorehouse?
(a) Superstitions.
(b) Love of sex.
(c) Money.
(d) Flowers.

15. With what is Mary Ann frustrated about life in San Francisco?
(a) There are more elderly people than young people.
(b) There are many hills to walk up.
(c) There are more homosexual men than straight men.
(d) There are many liberal people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Brian go to a bathhouse?

2. Edgar thinks that Mrs. Madrigal __________ his pain.

3. When Mona and Michael are at the nude beach, what does Mona complain about?

4. What does Beauchamp do just after DeDe confronts him about the lie he told about going to a club meeting for the weekend?

5. What is Social Safeway?

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