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

2. Where is Michael doing his last-minute tanning before the contest?
(a) At the beach.
(b) In the courtyard.
(c) In the park.
(d) On the roof.

3. What is Beauchamp's reaction when DeDe mentions having babies?
(a) He says he'll consider it.
(b) He enthusiastically agrees.
(c) He grabs her for a kiss.
(d) He rejects the idea outright.

4. What is the nickname that Mona and Mary Ann have for Michael?
(a) Puppy.
(b) Baby.
(c) Mouse.
(d) Bunny.

5. With whom does Mary Ann go trick or treating?
(a) Michael and Jon.
(b) Brian and Connie.
(c) Mona and D'orothea.
(d) Norman and Lexy.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Micheal's parents first arrive, what do they tease him about?

2. What does Edgar think is the reason Williams called him about Mrs. Madrigal?

3. What does Norman Neal Williams tell Mary Ann he does for a job?

4. What does Norman bring Mary Ann on the morning after Vincent's suicide?

5. What does Michael's father call homosexuals?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does the reader learn about the two characters when Brian talks with Michael in the courtyard while Michael is tanning before the contest?

3. Briefly discuss the parallels between Frannie's Great Dane and Edgar.

4. Discuss DeDe's dilemma with regards to her pregnancy.

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

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

7. What happens when Mona tells Michael that she is moving out?

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

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

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

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