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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. During his dance for the contest, why does Michael become upset?
(a) Michael trips over his foot and falls down.
(b) Jon performs a dance for the contest too.
(c) Michael realizes he does not dance well.
(d) Jon is there and looks disgusted.

2. What does Norman bring Mary Ann on the morning after Vincent's suicide?
(a) A helpful magazine article.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Flowers.
(d) A note from Vincent.

3. Just after the contest is over, what does Michael do?
(a) He surrenders to a hug in Jon's arms.
(b) He cries in Mona's arms.
(c) He celebrates with a drink.
(d) He leaves for a bathhouse.

4. What does D'orothea say is the reason her last relationship ended?
(a) The other person moved to San Francisco.
(b) D'orothea had an affair with a woman.
(c) D'orothea decided to move to San Francisco.
(d) The other person had an affair with an ad executive.

5. When Mary Ann tells Michael that she is uneasy about Norman, what does Michael suggest?
(a) They should ask him to move out.
(b) They should break into his apartment.
(c) They should call the police.
(d) They should tell Mrs. Madrigal.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does DeDe go for a "$2500 transformation?"

2. When she returns home after finding Vincent dead, who does Mary Ann visit?

3. What is the nickname that Mona and Mary Ann have for Michael?

4. Where is Beauchamp when DeDe calls Binky to ask for the name of a doctor?

5. When Michael says he "wants someone to buy a Christmas tree with," what does he mean?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Norman Neal Williams find out that Mrs. Madrigal used to work in a book store?

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

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

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

5. What do Michael's parents think about his relationship with Mona?

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

7. Why does Vincent take Mary Ann into account when he decides how to kill himself?

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

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

10. Summarize what happens during Michael's dance contest.

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