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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. What is the main reason that Norman calls Paul for in the film shoot?
(a) Norman needs money.
(b) Norman is an actor.
(c) Norman wants to talk with Paul.
(d) Norman wants to be famous.

2. What makes Frannie feel better about the Great Dane's impending death?
(a) It will be quick.
(b) It will be painless.
(c) He had a full life.
(d) He is a nuisance.

3. What does Carson Callas insinuate DeDe has to do in order for him to keep her pregnancy a secret?
(a) Buy him a painting.
(b) Sleep with him.
(c) Buy a painting.
(d) Have an abortion.

4. What does D'orothea tell Mona when the two women are out to lunch?
(a) She hopes Mona will move back to New York with her.
(b) She wants to be back in a relationship with Mona.
(c) She wants to know why Mona ended their relationship.
(d) She hopes Mona can help her find work in San Francisco.

5. Who is the father of DeDe's baby?
(a) Splinter.
(b) Brian.
(c) Lionel.
(d) Beauchamp.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does D'orothea tell Brian that she does for work?

2. What is Candi's job?

3. Why does Mona tell Michael that she is moving out?

4. What is Michael's plan to earn some money?

5. Edgar's father changes the family name from __________ to Halcyon.

Short Essay Questions

1. Upon returning to San Francisco, what does DeDe realize and what does she do about it?

2. Summarize what Norman confesses to Mary Ann in the chapter, "Norman Confesses."

3. Where does DeDe go for a transformation?

4. What happens to Mary Ann when she and Norman are in Chinatown after the movie?

5. What two things does Mona do in an attempt to make something of her relationship with D'orothea?

6. Briefly recount the story that Mrs. Madrigal tells Edgar after they make love on his first visit to her home.

7. What happens during the encounter between DeDe and Carson Callas?

8. Explain how DeDe's decision to have the baby marks the climax of her transformation.

9. Summarize the conversation between Edgar and Mrs. Madrigal at the Bohemian Grove.

10. Briefly summarize what happens to Brian at the Treasure Island Trailer Court.

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