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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mary leave the morgue?
(a) She receives news that Robert and Caroline had been caught.
(b) A police official makes her leave.
(c) A nurse insists that she leave.
(d) She must catch her flight to England.

2. What did Robert actually intend to do when he broke Caroline's back?
(a) He intended to mildly injure her.
(b) He intended to kill Caroline.
(c) He intended to save her.
(d) He intended to increase her sexual pleasure.

3. What does Colin notice has changed in Robert's bar since his earlier visit?
(a) The jukebox is no longer there.
(b) There is different music playing on the jukebox.
(c) Very little has changed.
(d) The atmosphere is less smoky.

4. What causes Robert and Caroline's intimate relationship to become violent?
(a) Caroline's infidelity
(b) Caroline asks Robert to hurt her.
(c) Robert's frustration at not being able to conceive children.
(d) Robert's father insists he beat Caroline during sex.

5. How does Caroline characterize Mary and Colin as a couple?
(a) As a striking pair
(b) As complete opposites
(c) As very compatible
(d) As loving

6. What delights Mary the most about swimming in the ocean?
(a) Its salinity.
(b) Its warmth.
(c) Its depth.
(d) Its spaciousness.

7. What does Caroline say makes her feel more efficient?
(a) Wearing white clothing
(b) Wearing colorful clothing
(c) Wearing makeup
(d) Having company in her home

8. How do Mary and Colin act as they ride the water taxi back to their hotel?
(a) They kiss and hold hands.
(b) They do not speak or look at each other.
(c) They engage in lively conversation.
(d) They attempt to make conversation with the local people.

9. What does the "apelike" teenage boy spend his time doing while at the beach?
(a) Cajole the other boys into fighting with him
(b) Trying to impress a girl in a somewhat aggressive manner
(c) Trying to impress Mary
(d) Trying to impress a girl by being kind and gentlemanly

10. Where do Mary and Colin spend several days after returning from Robert's home?
(a) At the beach
(b) Touring Venice
(c) In their hotel room
(d) In museums

11. What condition does Caroline tell Mary she must meet before she will disclose how she hurt her back?
(a) She must agree to stay for dinner.
(b) She must tell Caroline how good the tea is.
(c) She must agree to let Caroline have sex with Colin.
(d) She must tell Caroline all about her relationship with Colin.

12. How does Caroline react when Robert returns home from the bar?
(a) She begins cooking dinner.
(b) She enthusiastically greets him.
(c) She becomes silent and withdrawn.
(d) She quickly cleans up the remnants of Mary and Colin's sandwiches.

13. How does Caroline's face become injured?
(a) Mary hits her in the face.
(b) Robert hits her in the face.
(c) Colin pushes her away from him.
(d) She tries to come between Robert and Colin as they fight.

14. What does Caroline find "sweet" about Colin?
(a) His modesty
(b) His friendliness
(c) His interactions with Mary
(d) His appearance

15. What does Robert do to Colin that surprises him?
(a) Gives him one of his mementos of his father
(b) Punches him in the stomach
(c) Kisses him
(d) Suggests Colin seduce Caroline

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mary propose amputating Colin's arms and legs?

2. What does Robert believe all women want?

3. Why does Colin insist on leaving the apartment with Mary?

4. Who does Robert insist on toasting to during dinner?

5. Where do Mary and Colin go after leaving the boat?

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