Tales of the City Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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Tales of the City Test | Mid-Book Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Beauchamp and Peter do at the opera?
(a) Drink alcohol.
(b) Snort cocaine.
(c) Leave at intermission.
(d) Pick up on women.

2. What does Mary Ann see in Mrs. Madrigal's bedroom?
(a) A wedding album.
(b) A painting of a young man.
(c) A photograph of a soldier.
(d) A wedding ring.

3. In "Connie's Place," which emotion best describes Mary Ann's reaction to a magazine article about a co-ed orgy?
(a) Disgust.
(b) Fear.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Shock.

4. Where does Beauchamp invite Mary Ann?
(a) His cabin in Mendocino.
(b) A house in Nevada.
(c) The park.
(d) The beach.

5. What does Mona bring Michael and Jon after their first night together?
(a) Toothbrushes.
(b) Croissants and coffee.
(c) Toast and jam.
(d) A newspaper.

6. In "Brian Climbs the Walls," what is the name of the pickup joint that Brian goes to?
(a) Come Clean Laundromat.
(b) Spin and Rinse.
(c) Lusty Laundromat.
(d) Wash and Meet.

7. Which place do Edgar and Mrs. Madrigal have in common?
(a) A bathhouse.
(b) A whorehouse.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) An apartment building.

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

9. What does DeDe learn from Splinter?
(a) Beauchamp has been spending her money.
(b) Beauchamp lied about where he went.
(c) Beauchamp lied about his name.
(d) Beauchamp is about to surprise her with something.

10. How does Mary Ann know Connie Bradshaw?
(a) From her mother.
(b) From her first job.
(c) From high school.
(d) From a friend.

11. Who leaves Mary Ann her welcome gift?
(a) Mona Ramsey.
(b) Edgar Halcyon.
(c) Mrs. Madrigal.
(d) Connie Bradshaw.

12. How does Mary Ann react when her mother tells her it is time to come home?
(a) She thanks her for her opinion.
(b) She bursts into tears.
(c) She agrees with her.
(d) She says that everything is fine.

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

14. What costume is Michael wearing when he asks Mary Ann to go out with him and tells her about the new tenant on the roof?
(a) The Greek god Pan.
(b) Fiddler on the roof.
(c) A lion tamer.
(d) A fire fighter.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Jon do after Michael admits that he tries to make himself more attractive?

3. Why is Edgar seeing Ruby Miller?

4. What is the source of the argument between Beauchamp and Mary Ann when they are in bed together for the first time?

5. When Mona tells Mary Ann that she has to make things work, what does she give her?

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