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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. Who calls Bob in Book 3, Chapter 3, after he leaves Matt's place?
(a) The police.
(b) Carol Hall.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Margaret.

2. What color wig was found floating in the quarry pool when the state police returned to look for fresh evidence?
(a) Grey.
(b) Black.
(c) Red.
(d) Brown.

3. What color robe does Margaret wear when she preaches?
(a) Burgundy.
(b) Navy.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

4. When did Henry speak after he had a stroke?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 2 months.
(c) Never.
(d) 3 weeks.

5. Rather than being an envious person, what does Lucy think she is?
(a) Ambivalent.
(b) Arrogant.
(c) Content.
(d) Haughty.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long ago did the guidance counselor, Patricia Donnelley die?

2. How old was Bob when his mother forgot to pick him up after a Cub Scout meeting?

3. What is Margaret wearing when Bob comes home and finds her sobbing about the possible loss of her job?

4. How old was Pauline's daughter when she tried to stab Pauline?

5. When does Lucy get scared?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Margaret call Bob crying when he is out walking with Lucy?

2. What do Matt Beach's former coworkers have to say about him?

3. Did Lucy ever envy other writers?

4. What does Bob do after he and Margaret argue in Book 3, Chapter 2?

5. What happens to Larry, and what is his condition?

6. What do Larry and Ariel want to do for Jim's birthday and how does he feel about their plan?

7. How does Bob help Matt after Diana commits suicide?

8. How does Margaret's preaching change after she learns she might lose her job?

9. Why does Bob get upset when Margaret is late when they are in Boston?

10. What evidence did police find that made them suspect that Diana killed her mother?

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