2. Of what does Michael's father assure him?
(a) That his parents are proud of him.
(b) That his parents love him unconditionally.
(c) That he will find a wife soon.
(d) That he can always return home.

3. From whom does Michael want to keep the contest he enters a secret?
(a) Mona.
(b) Jon.
(c) Mary Ann.
(d) Norman.

4. Where does Norman tell Mary Ann that Mrs. Madrigal used to work?
(a) A book store in Long Beach.
(b) A music store in Sacramento.
(c) A clothing store in Los Angeles.
(d) A vitamin shop in San Diego.

5. During his dance for the contest, why does Michael become upset?
(a) Michael realizes he does not dance well.
(b) Michael trips over his foot and falls down.
(c) Jon is there and looks disgusted.
(d) Jon performs a dance for the contest too.

6. When Mary Ann tells Michael that she is uneasy about Norman, what does Michael suggest?
(a) They should tell Mrs. Madrigal.
(b) They should call the police.
(c) They should break into his apartment.
(d) They should ask him to move out.

7. What does Mona tell D'orothea about Norman when they see him walking down the street?
(a) He watches her.
(b) He ignores her.
(c) He is loud.
(d) He is a rude neighbor.

8. In "The Beach Boys," Brian and Michael realize that they both want what?
(a) To marry wealthy people.
(b) To meet a famous athlete.
(c) A relationship that will lead to children.
(d) Sex and meaning in relationships.

9. While in suburbia, what does Norman reveal to Mary Ann?
(a) He wants to have a child with Mary Ann.
(b) His wife left him while he was in Vietnam.
(c) Lexy is his daughter.
(d) His wife died.

10. What is the result of the contest Michael entered?
(a) Brian wins.
(b) Michael comes in second.
(c) Jon wins.
(d) Michael wins.

11. What can the reader infer after learning that Norman investigated Mrs. Madrigal's past?
(a) Norman is a busy body.
(b) Norman is menacing.
(c) Norman is helpful.
(d) Norman is clever.

12. Who is the father of DeDe's baby?
(a) Splinter.
(b) Lionel.
(c) Beauchamp.
(d) Brian.

13. At his brunch with Mary Ann, what does Norman say is his relationship to Lexy?
(a) Lexy is his friend's girlfriend.
(b) Lexy is his girlfriend's friend.
(c) Lexy is his daughter's friend.
(d) Lexy is his friend's daughter.

14. Which type of questions is DeDe happy to answer for Carson Callas?
(a) Questions about art appreciation.
(b) Questions about Fol de Rol.
(c) Questions about her abortion.
(d) Questions about school.

15. After the movie, where does Norman take Mary Ann?
(a) A Chinese restaurant.
(b) A friend's house.
(c) Barbary Lane.
(d) A nightclub's dance contest.