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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. Edgar's father changes the family name from __________ to Halcyon.
(a) Halwood.
(b) Hallmark.
(c) Halburt.
(d) Halstein.

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

3. When Norman confesses his anxiety about being with Mary Ann, who does he compare himself to?
(a) Edgar.
(b) Brian.
(c) Beauchamp.
(d) Michael.

4. What is Candi's job?
(a) She is a prostitute.
(b) She is a waitress.
(c) She is a cook.
(d) She is a food critic.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Beauchamp's reaction when DeDe mentions having babies?

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

4. Who is the father of DeDe's baby?

5. What does Mona tell D'orothea about Norman when they see him walking down the street?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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