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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 result of the contest Michael entered?
(a) Michael wins.
(b) Brian wins.
(c) Jon wins.
(d) Michael comes in second.

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

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

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

5. Which type of questions is DeDe happy to answer for Carson Callas?
(a) Questions about Fol de Rol.
(b) Questions about school.
(c) Questions about her abortion.
(d) Questions about art appreciation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who agrees to be Brian's date to Mrs. Madrigal's party?

2. When DeDe returns home after losing weight, what does Beauchamp tell her?

3. What is the main reason that Norman calls Paul for in the film shoot?

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

5. What is Mona surprised by when she meets D'orothea's father?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Explain what D'orothea tells Brian when they go for drinks after first meeting in the restaurant.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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