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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What is the setting for this story?
(a) A hotel room.
(b) A dining room.
(c) A church.
(d) A train car.
2. What has Bitsy just done prior to encountering the three men?
(a) Ridden a horse in a race.
(b) Visited his mother.
(c) Flown in from Los Angeles.
(d) Gone to a funeral.
3. As the story opens, John Ferris is in a hotel room in what city?
(a) New York City.
(b) Atlanta.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Miami.
4. What makes Bitsy exceptionally upset lately?
(a) He had some bad investment tips.
(b) He is gaining weight.
(c) He is going through a divorce.
(d) He has had migraines.
5. With what college is Mr. Brook associated?
(a) Princeton.
(b) Duke.
(c) Stanford.
(d) Ryder College.
6. What does the rich man dip into his water glass?
(a) His napkin.
(b) His fork.
(c) His tie.
(d) His fingers.
7. Who is Ferris' fiance?
(a) Jeannine.
(b) Isabel.
(c) Marie.
(d) Marta.
8. Who is Ferris' ex-wife's new husband?
(a) Ron Hightower.
(b) Jack Paulsen.
(c) Ed Smith.
(d) Bill Bailey.
9. What is the central theme in this story?
(a) Betrayal.
(b) Regret and loss.
(c) The search for love.
(d) Man vs. nature.
10. What does Mr. Brook do about Madame Zilensky's lies?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Confronts her.
(c) Ignores her.
(d) Fires her.
11. Who is Martin's wife?
(a) Ava.
(b) Cecile.
(c) Emily.
(d) Alexandra.
12. How many children does Ferris' fiance have?
(a) 7.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 4.
13. What is a libertine?
(a) A criminal.
(b) A person without morals.
(c) A Democrat.
(d) A philanthropist.
14. What does Martin do when Emily sobs at the table?
(a) Tells her to go upstairs and sleep.
(b) Holds her.
(c) Gives her her pills.
(d) Calls a doctor.
15. What unusual item does Bitsy place in his mouth at the table?
(a) A pack of matches.
(b) A rose petal.
(c) A cigarette butt.
(d) A napkin.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where is John Ferris' current home?
2. What behavior does Emily exhibit when she is drunk?
3. From whom is Andy expecting a visit?
4. What do the men note about Bitsy's appearance?
5. What U.S. state has Ferris recently visited?
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