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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where are the couple when Edgar confesses to Mrs. Madrigal that he is dying?
(a) The beach.
(b) A hotel.
(c) The park.
(d) His house.

3. How does Brian react when Hillary reveals that she thinks he is homosexual?
(a) He is relieved.
(b) He is shocked.
(c) He bursts into tears.
(d) He starts laughing.

4. What does Edgar learn when he returns home from Mrs. Miller's?
(a) Frannie plans on getting a job.
(b) Frannie plans on hosting a party.
(c) Frannie thinks he has an affair.
(d) Frannie believes he is depressed.

5. Based on the conversation with his doctor, how long does Edgar have to live?
(a) One year.
(b) Six months.
(c) Six years.
(d) One month.

Short Answer Questions

1. Upon arriving at the cabin in Mendocino, what is Mary Ann bothered by?

2. When does Mary Ann find the welcome gift taped to her door?

3. Who is Mary Ann's boss?

4. How does Edgar react when Mrs. Madrigal says she runs a house of her own?

5. What does Mary Ann see in Mrs. Madrigal's bedroom?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mary Ann feel after her weekend in Mendocino with Beauchamp?

2. Briefly discuss the scenario between Mary Ann and Beauchamp in the Mendocino cabin.

3. Over what work issue does Edgar get angry with Beauchamp?

4. What is the source of Edgar's bad temper and general unhappiness?

5. In "Mona's New Roomie," what does the reader learn about Mona and Michael's relationship?

6. Describe Mrs. Madrigal and Mary Ann's initial interaction.

7. How is Mona's relationship with her mother different from her relationship with Mrs. Madrigal?

8. How does Mrs. Madrigal comfort Edgar after he confesses that he is dying?

9. What happens that makes Michael admit to Jon that he is trying to make himself more attractive?

10. What advice does Edgar receive from his doctor and from Mrs. Madrigal?

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