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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Madame Zilensky's character flaw?
(a) Infidelity.
(b) Mania.
(c) Promiscuity.
(d) Theft.

2. Bitsy looks at the table of elegant food with longing and _____________.
(a) envy.
(b) appreciation.
(c) disgust.
(d) hunger.

3. What does Bitsy call the men before stomping away?
(a) Libertines.
(b) Jerks.
(c) Idiots.
(d) Vultures.

4. What had Martin's wife sprinkled on toast instead of cinnamon?
(a) Paprika.
(b) Nutmeg.
(c) Salt.
(d) Cayenne Pepper.

5. What conclusion does Mr. Brook arrive at regarding Madame Zilensky?
(a) She is insane.
(b) She is a murderess.
(c) She is a pathological liar.
(d) She will generate revenue for the school.

6. What unusual item does Bitsy place in his mouth at the table?
(a) A napkin.
(b) A rose petal.
(c) A cigarette butt.
(d) A pack of matches.

7. Who is Martin's daughter?
(a) Isabella.
(b) Sara.
(c) Emily.
(d) Marianne.

8. How can Madame Zilensky's home life be characterized?
(a) Calm.
(b) Nurturing.
(c) Boring.
(d) Agitated.

9. What did Emily do to Marianne one night when Emily was drunk?
(a) Locked her out of the house.
(b) Forgot to pick her up from the sitter.
(c) Scalded her in the bath.
(d) Dropped her on her head.

10. How does Martin feel about the state of his family?
(a) Irritated.
(b) Happy.
(c) Confused.
(d) Satisfied.

11. What does Mr. Brook ultimately do with Madame Zilensky?
(a) Publicizes her work.
(b) Terminates her.
(c) Promotes her.
(d) Indulges her fantasy world.

12. What does Mr. Brook find unusual about Madame Zilensky's home a few weeks after her arrival?
(a) The rooms are empty and bare.
(b) The windows have been boarded up.
(c) There are no lights in any of the rooms.
(d) All of the rooms are painted pink.

13. What is Martin's wife's condition when he confronts her?
(a) Drunk.
(b) Sick.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Melancholy.

14. What is a symbol for the passage of time in Ferris' life?
(a) His appointment book.
(b) His divorce.
(c) His father's funeral.
(d) His birthday cake.

15. What is Madame Zilensky's claim to fame?
(a) Botanist.
(b) Portrait painter.
(c) Poet.
(d) Music composer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the men note about Bitsy's appearance?

2. What is unusual about Madame Zilensky mentioning the King of Finland?

3. What department does Mr. Brook head up at the college?

4. What book does Ferris review and ponder?

5. Who is Ferris' ex-wife's new husband?

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