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

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

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

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 137 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After telling Edgar how long he has to live, what advice does the doctor give Edgar?
(a) To spend time with his wife.
(b) To work less.
(c) To enjoy his time.
(d) To exercise more.

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

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

4. Why does Mary Ann consider moving back to Cleveland?
(a) She hasn't heard from Beauchamp.
(b) She is about to lose her apartment.
(c) She feels uncomfortable in San Francisco.
(d) She hates her job.

5. After she looses her job, what does Michael do to try to cheer Mona up?
(a) He reads her personal ads.
(b) He tells her a funny story.
(c) He tries to get himself fired.
(d) He takes her to the movies.

6. 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) A fire fighter.
(b) A lion tamer.
(c) Fiddler on the roof.
(d) The Greek god Pan.

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

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

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

10. Where does Mary Ann volunteer?
(a) American Red Cross.
(b) Bay Area Crisis Switchboard.
(c) San Francisco Gay Alliance.
(d) Pioneer Elementary School.

11. Mrs. Madrigal reminds Mona that she has lived at Barbary Lane for how long?
(a) Three years.
(b) Two years.
(c) One year.
(d) Four years.

12. In "Mrs. Day at Home," who does DeDe call?
(a) Beauchamp.
(b) Edgar.
(c) Brian.
(d) Splinter.

13. During his argument with DeDe, what does Beauchamp say he was doing with Mary Ann?
(a) Taking a walk with her.
(b) Asking her about a gift for DeDe.
(c) Having lunch with her.
(d) Working on an ad campaign with her.

14. Which character seems to hide a secret?
(a) Mona Ramsey.
(b) Mary Ann Singleton.
(c) Beauchamp Day.
(d) Mrs. Madrigal.

15. Where does Ruby put Edgar for the massage she gives him?
(a) On a massage table.
(b) On a couch.
(c) On a pool table.
(d) On a bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Beauchamp invite Mary Ann?

2. In "Connie's Place," which emotion best describes Mary Ann's reaction to a magazine article about a co-ed orgy?

3. Which character does Edgar meet at the park when he is there after finding out how long he has to live?

4. In "Enter Mona," how does Mona help Mary Ann?

5. What does Mary Ann learn about Mrs. Madrigal during their conversation after Mary Ann has been in her landlady's bedroom?

(see the answer keys)

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