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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. At his brunch with Mary Ann, what does Norman say is his relationship to Lexy?
(a) Lexy is his friend's girlfriend.
(b) Lexy is his daughter's friend.
(c) Lexy is his girlfriend's friend.
(d) Lexy is his friend's daughter.

2. During Norman's phone call from his pushy client, what does he reveal about Mrs. Madrigal?
(a) Her husband had an affair.
(b) Her name is an anagram.
(c) She is from the midwest.
(d) She misses her son.

3. When she is at an affair with Beauchamp, to whom does DeDe confide that she is indeed pregnant?
(a) Lionel.
(b) Binky.
(c) Beauchamp.
(d) Mary Ann.

4. Where does Norman tell Mary Ann that Mrs. Madrigal used to work?
(a) A book store in Long Beach.
(b) A clothing store in Los Angeles.
(c) A vitamin shop in San Diego.
(d) A music store in Sacramento.

5. In "The Beach Boys," Brian and Michael realize that they both want what?
(a) A relationship that will lead to children.
(b) To marry wealthy people.
(c) Sex and meaning in relationships.
(d) To meet a famous athlete.

Short Answer Questions

1. After hearing that Mona moved out, what does Mrs. Madrigal question Michael about?

2. What is Michael's reaction when he receives a phone call from his mother saying that his parents are coming to visit?

3. While they wait for Lexy in the car, what does Norman hint that he wants from Mary Ann?

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

5. Just after the contest is over, what does Michael do?

Short Essay Questions

1. The reader learns that Norman is a private investigator. What other information does the telephone conversation between him and Mrs. Ramsey reveal?

2. Briefly recount the events that lead Mary Ann to meet Norman Neal Williams.

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

4. Edgar meets Beauchamp and tells him something in strictest confidence. What is the reader supposed to think that Edgar told him?

5. What does Norman Neal Williams reveal to Mary Ann in the car during the trick or treating outing?

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

7. What do Mona and D'orothea argue about after Mona already moved in with D'orothea?

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

9. What does Mary Ann realize about Brian when she talks with him after returning home from finding Vincent dead?

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

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