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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. During which decade is the story set?
(a) 1980's.
(b) 1970's.
(c) 1960's.
(d) 1990's.

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

3. Why does DeDe visit Mary Ann at Barbary Lane?
(a) To ask about her volunteer work.
(b) To learn what it is like to work for her father.
(c) To ask about her affair with Beauchamp.
(d) To borrow clothes from her.

4. How does Mary Ann know Connie Bradshaw?
(a) From her first job.
(b) From her mother.
(c) From high school.
(d) From a friend.

5. In "The Wrath of DeDe," of what does DeDe accuse Beauchamp?
(a) Lying.
(b) Stealing money.
(c) Sneaking up on her.
(d) Having an affair.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Connie first take 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. What is Mary Ann's job before she moves to San Fransisco?

4. In "Brian Climbs the Walls," what is the name of the pickup joint that Brian goes to?

5. Where does Beauchamp invite Mary Ann?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Briefly discuss the argument between Edgar and Mrs. Madrigal as regards Mona's employment.

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

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

5. Of what does Hillary accuse Brian? How does he react?

6. Which other significant character does Mary Ann meet at Social Safeway?

7. What is Mona worried about after Michael meets Jon?

8. How does Edgar Halcyon describe himself?

9. What happens in Chapters 22 through 30 that shows how the narrative intersects the lives of its characters?

10. Discuss Mary Ann's initial reaction to the lifestyle in San Francisco.

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