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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. 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.

2. What does Brian learn from Connie after they have sex?
(a) It is Connie's graduation.
(b) Connie has a boyfriend.
(c) Connie misses her home.
(d) It is Connie's birthday.

3. What does Mona bring Michael and Jon after their first night together?
(a) Croissants and coffee.
(b) Toothbrushes.
(c) Toast and jam.
(d) A newspaper.

4. Which character seems to hide a secret?
(a) Mona Ramsey.
(b) Mrs. Madrigal.
(c) Mary Ann Singleton.
(d) Beauchamp Day.

5. What is the reason Edgar gives for telling Mrs. Madrigal he would take Mona back?
(a) He wants Mrs. Madrigal to get her rent money.
(b) He knows Mrs. Madrigal cares about her.
(c) He has an important client who wants to work with Mona.
(d) He cannot fill Mona's position.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the source of the argument between Beauchamp and Mary Ann when they are in bed together for the first time?

2. Who visits Mary Ann after her dinner with Mrs. Madrigal, offering to fix something?

3. Why does Frannie come out of the bathroom at her party?

4. By what means of communication does Mary Ann tell her mother that she is not returning home?

5. Where does Mary Ann volunteer?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. At Frannie's party, what happens to the conductor and where does he go?

3. Briefly compare the two women in Edgar's life, Ruby Miller and Frannie.

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

5. What does Mona tell Mary Ann to try to convince her to stay in San Francisco?

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

7. What does the reader learn about Peter from the scene when he and Beauchamp are at the opera?

8. Mary Ann and Brian discuss secrets in San Francisco. Briefly state each of the character's views on this subject.

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

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

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