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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Beauchamp when DeDe calls Binky to ask for the name of a doctor?
(a) Meeting with Edgar.
(b) At work.
(c) With Mary Ann.
(d) Walking the dog.

2. When Michael's father tells him to keep away from homosexuals, how does Michael respond?
(a) He tells his father that there are so many of them in the city.
(b) He tells his father that he will look for a job with a heterosexual boss.
(c) He tells his father that he is not their type.
(d) He tells his father that he is homosexual.

3. What happens when Norman and Mary Ann kiss?
(a) His toupe flies off in the wind.
(b) Her scarf comes off in his hand.
(c) Her purse falls on the ground.
(d) His clip-on tie comes off in her hand.

4. What does Norman bring Mary Ann on the morning after Vincent's suicide?
(a) Coffee.
(b) A note from Vincent.
(c) Flowers.
(d) A helpful magazine article.

5. What is Michael's plan to earn some money?
(a) Pan-handling for money on the street.
(b) Getting a second job.
(c) Entering a hot dog eating contest.
(d) Entering an underwear dance contest.

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

7. What does Mrs. Madrigal need to reassure Edgar about after they make love in her apartment on his first visit there?
(a) Norman is a gentle man.
(b) Mary Ann is not home.
(c) Mona is not home.
(d) Boris is a friendly cat.

8. With whom does Mary Ann go trick or treating?
(a) Norman and Lexy.
(b) Brian and Connie.
(c) Michael and Jon.
(d) Mona and D'orothea.

9. When Norman confesses his anxiety about being with Mary Ann, who does he compare himself to?
(a) Beauchamp.
(b) Brian.
(c) Michael.
(d) Edgar.

10. Why does Mona tell Michael that she is moving out?
(a) She cannot stand living with Michael any longer.
(b) She cannot afford to pay the rent any more.
(c) She is going to be with D'orothea.
(d) She got in a fight with Mrs. Madrigal.

11. Where does DeDe go for a "$2500 transformation?"
(a) A fat farm.
(b) A fancy hotel.
(c) A vacation.
(d) A day spa.

12. After Beauchamp comes home at four in the morning, DeDe goes for a walk and decides what?
(a) To continue her affair with Callas.
(b) To leave her husband.
(c) To have the baby.
(d) To take a trip with Binky.

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

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

15. When Mary Ann is out with Norman after the movie, why is she humiliated?
(a) She leaves the bathroom with her skirt stuck in her stockings.
(b) A waiter spills food on her blouse.
(c) She leaves the bathroom with toilet paper on her shoe.
(d) A waiter yells at her to wash her hands.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Boris?

2. What does Norman Neal Williams tell Mary Ann he does for a job?

3. While they wait for Lexy in the car, what does Norman hint that he wants from Mary Ann?

4. On her return trip home after losing weight, what does DeDe realize?

5. When he goes to a bathhouse after a boring dinner party, with whom does Jon have intercourse?

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