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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Caroline suddenly become still as soon as she begins laughing?
(a) She realizes she has offended Mary.
(b) Because of her back injury, laughing is painful for her.
(c) She realizes Mary is not also laughing.
(d) Robert walks into the room.

3. What is notable about the patrons of Robert's bar on this particular night?
(a) They watch Colin with curiosity.
(b) They react negatively to the song on the jukebox.
(c) They are much friendlier than they were previously.
(d) They seem angry and hostile.

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

5. What does Caroline do to Colin's lips?
(a) She holds them closed.
(b) She rubs her blood on them.
(c) She kisses them.
(d) She cuts them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do Mary and Colin abandon the spot they initially choose to set up on at the beach?

2. How does Caroline's face become injured?

3. What delights Mary the most about swimming in the ocean?

4. What does Colin believe is wrong with Mary when she awakens frightened?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the process of Mary realizing that Colin was in the photograph at Robert's apartment

2. Describe the interactions between Mary and Colin while they ride the river taxi. How are these different than their earlier encounters?

3. Why does Robert hold Colin's hand as they walk to the bar? What does he tell people about their relationship?

4. How do the police react to Mary's statement about Colin's murder? Why?

5. What does Robert ultimately do to Colin? Why does Colin consent to this?

6. What is Mary's fantasy of "subjection and humiliation" for Colin? What is Colin's fantasy for Mary?

7. Why do Mary and Colin depart the riverboat early? How does their ultimate destination differ from their intended destination?

8. How does Colin's experience with Robert at the bar compare to Mary's experience with Caroline in the apartment?

9. Describe the scene in the ocean involving Mary and Colin.

10. What do Robert and Caroline initially do to Colin? How does he prevent this?

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