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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Ferris visited the state in #129?
(a) A class reunion.
(b) To sell a house.
(c) A business convention.
(d) His father's funeral.

2. What does Martin do when Emily sobs at the table?
(a) Tells her to go upstairs and sleep.
(b) Calls a doctor.
(c) Holds her.
(d) Gives her her pills.

3. Who walks past Ferris' hotel room window?
(a) Frank Sinatra.
(b) A policeman.
(c) His ex-wife.
(d) A voodoo queen.

4. Why can Bitsy not partake in the sumptuous meal?
(a) He must stay very thin.
(b) He was not invited.
(c) He has already had dinner.
(d) He has another obligation.

5. Where is John Ferris' current home?
(a) Paris.
(b) London.
(c) Rome.
(d) Madrid.

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

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

8. What is a libertine?
(a) A Democrat.
(b) A criminal.
(c) A person without morals.
(d) A philanthropist.

9. What does Bitsy realize is coming to an end?
(a) His marriage.
(b) His oldest friendship.
(c) His racing career.
(d) His club membership.

10. What is a quirky habit that Mr. Brook notices about Madame Zilensky's children?
(a) They always walk in single-file.
(b) They never speak.
(c) They eat with their eyes closed.
(d) They never wear shoes.

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

12. How does Madame Zilensky refer to the father of one of her children?
(a) That French.
(b) Her one passion.
(c) A megolomaniac.
(d) What a jerk.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Bitsy looks at the table of elegant food with longing and _____________.

2. What dominates Madame Zilensky's life?

3. In what city does Ferris' ex-wife live?

4. What book does Ferris review and ponder?

5. What beverage does Bitsy order at the table?

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