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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. Why do the other passengers on the train react to Dangerfield's appearance?
(a) His fly is open.
(b) He is not wearing any pants.
(c) He has chocolate all over his face.
(d) His coat is inside out.

2. Why do the landladies of the new house trust Dangerfield and Marion?
(a) They look prosperous.
(b) They are very polite.
(c) They are not Catholic.
(d) They are well-educated.

3. What nationality is the woman in #41?
(a) American.
(b) Irish-Russian.
(c) British.
(d) Spanish.

4. What does Dangerfield do when he realizes his social gaffe on the train?
(a) He goes to the bar.
(b) He changes seats.
(c) He laughs.
(d) He runs out of the train.

5. Who is Dangerfield's daughter?
(a) Maggie.
(b) Elaine.
(c) Felicity.
(d) Sara.

Short Answer Questions

1. What plan does Dangerfield make when he grows bored at home?

2. What wry comment does a passenger make as Dangerfield leaves the train?

3. What is the content of the note that Marion has left for Dangerfield?

4. Where does the woman in #41 work?

5. Chris admits to making contact with Felicity in order to _________________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Chapter 10 is a long, crass joke indicative of Dangerfield's unwillingness to examine himself when problems arise.

2. How does Dangerfield try to appease Marion when she realizes Dangerfield might be having an affair?

3. How does Dangerfield view his wife and child and his life in general?

4. How do Marion and Dangerfield differ in their approach to their life together?

5. Why does Dangerfield turn to Chris when he has wrecked the bar in a drunken state?

6. What does Chris learn about Dangerfield and Marion's sex life and what does Dangerfield reveal about wanting to have sex with Chris?

7. How are Marion and O'Keefe alike in their relationships with Dangerfield?

8. What is at the core of Dangerfield's nasty behavior?

9. What are the two most important things in the lives of Dangerfield and O'Keefe?

10. Why are O'Keefe's challenges in having sex partly of his own making?

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