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

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

3. Why does Ruby think Edgar is not seeing any improvements?
(a) He does not have true faith.
(b) He does not plan for the future.
(c) He is not doing any exercise.
(d) He does not believe in himself.

4. Over whom do Beauchamp and Edgar argue in "Edgar Blows Up"?
(a) Mona.
(b) Frannie.
(c) DeDe.
(d) Mary Ann.

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

6. What is Jon's job?
(a) Dentist.
(b) Gynecologist.
(c) Author.
(d) Advertising executive.

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

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

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

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

11. What is Mary Ann's job before she moves to San Fransisco?
(a) Landlady.
(b) Secretary.
(c) Teacher.
(d) Flight attendant.

12. In "Connie's Bummer Night," how do Mary Ann and Connie part ways?
(a) Connie moves in with her boyfriend.
(b) They promise to stay in touch.
(c) They get in a fight.
(d) Mary Ann leaves in the middle of the night.

13. When Mrs. Madrigal calls Edgar on Mona's behalf, how does Edgar react?
(a) He tells her to stop interfering.
(b) He hangs up on her.
(c) He vows never to see her again.
(d) He thanks her for her advice.

14. What is the reason Mrs. Madrigal gives for wanting to meet Mona?
(a) Mrs. Madrigal liked meeting people from New York.
(b) Mrs. Madrigal wanted to use Mona to meet Edgar Halcyon.
(c) Mrs. Madrigal hoped Mona could help her buy a new swimsuit.
(d) Mrs. Madrigal heard about one of Mona's successful ad campaigns.

15. What is the reason Edgar gives for telling Mrs. Madrigal he would take Mona back?
(a) He cannot fill Mona's position.
(b) He has an important client who wants to work with Mona.
(c) He knows Mrs. Madrigal cares about her.
(d) He wants Mrs. Madrigal to get her rent money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does DeDe do when she returns home from talking with Mary Ann?

2. Which place do Edgar and Mrs. Madrigal have in common?

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

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. Who is DeDe embarrassed to see at Frannie's party?

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