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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. In "Brian Climbs the Walls," what is the name of the pickup joint that Brian goes to?
(a) Spin and Rinse.
(b) Lusty Laundromat.
(c) Come Clean Laundromat.
(d) Wash and Meet.

2. After admitting that his wife left him, what does Vincent do?
(a) He tries to commit suicide.
(b) He calls a friend for support.
(c) He locks himself in the bathroom.
(d) He leaves the building to go home.

3. Who is Mary Ann's boss?
(a) Mrs. Madrigal.
(b) Edgar Halcyon.
(c) Mona Ramsey.
(d) Beauchamp.

4. Which character does Edgar meet at the park when he is there after finding out how long he has to live?
(a) Ruby Miller.
(b) Brian Hawkins.
(c) Anna Madrigal.
(d) Michael Tolliver.

5. Where does Beauchamp invite Mary Ann?
(a) A house in Nevada.
(b) The beach.
(c) The park.
(d) His cabin in Mendocino.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does DeDe visit Mary Ann at Barbary Lane?

2. What does Beauchamp do just after DeDe confronts him about the lie he told about going to a club meeting for the weekend?

3. Why is Edgar seeing Ruby Miller?

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

5. Where does Mary Ann find a job?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is DeDe convinced of when she finds the scarf in the car?

2. What does DeDe do after Splinter refuses her?

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

4. How does Edgar Halcyon describe himself?

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

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

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

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

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

10. How does Mona help Mary Ann when the two women first meet?

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