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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Ferris call from his hotel room?
(a) His ex-wife.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His mother.
(d) His father.

3. From whom is Andy expecting a visit?
(a) His grandmother.
(b) The Easter Bunny.
(c) The tooth fairy.
(d) Santa Claus.

4. Who is Martin's son?
(a) Andy.
(b) Eddie.
(c) Skip.
(d) Buddy.

5. How is Bitsy dressed in the story?
(a) Naked.
(b) In uniform.
(c) Elegantly.
(d) Casually.

6. What U.S. state has Ferris recently visited?
(a) Ohio.
(b) Illinois.
(c) Georgia.
(d) New Jersey.

7. What behavior does Emily exhibit when she is drunk?
(a) Slurred speech.
(b) An English accent.
(c) Obsequious nature.
(d) Combative nature.

8. What is the central theme in this story?
(a) Regret and loss.
(b) Man vs. nature.
(c) The search for love.
(d) Betrayal.

9. Who is Ferris' ex-wife's new husband?
(a) Jack Paulsen.
(b) Ron Hightower.
(c) Ed Smith.
(d) Bill Bailey.

10. What beverage does Bitsy order at the table?
(a) Seltzer water.
(b) Coca-Cola.
(c) Coffee.
(d) Kentucky bourbon.

11. How does the author characterize Mr. Brook?
(a) A pastel person.
(b) An ogre.
(c) A taskmaster.
(d) A has-been.

12. As the story opens, John Ferris is in a hotel room in what city?
(a) Miami.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Chicago.
(d) New York City.

13. How does Martin feel about Emily by the time he goes to bed?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He feels love for her.
(c) He is indifferent.
(d) He is calm.

14. What topic of conversation creates anxiety in Andy?
(a) Finances.
(b) Medical tests.
(c) Divorce.
(d) School.

15. Who is the father of Madame Zilensky's children?
(a) Her estranged husband.
(b) A Frenchman.
(c) The King of Finland.
(d) Three different men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is John Ferris' current home?

2. What musical instrument does Elizabeth play?

3. Who is Martin's wife?

4. What unusual item does Bitsy place in his mouth at the table?

5. What book does Ferris review and ponder?

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