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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does John tell Lester Remson about living next door to Bellarosa?
(a) It's better than living next door to a farm.
(b) John doesn't say anything about living next to Bellarosa.
(c) It's worse than living next door to satan.
(d) It's better than living next door to children.

2. What does Susan want to do for the Bellarosas as a housewarming gift?
(a) Paint.
(b) Give them a piece of art.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Cook them dinner.

3. Who shows Susan the conservatory of the Bellarosa's house?
(a) John.
(b) Frank.
(c) Anna.
(d) She goes there herself.

4. What does John tell George to do if Bellarosa stops by for a second time?
(a) To take a picture.
(b) To not even open the door.
(c) To tell him to never come back.
(d) To let him in.

5. How does Bellarosa say the mafia differs from other criminals?
(a) They are smart with their money.
(b) They aren't different.
(c) They follow rules.
(d) They respect their elders.

6. What is John's reply to Susan's idea for a housewarming gift for the Bellarosas?
(a) That she shouldn't spend a lot of money.
(b) That she shouldn't get involved.
(c) That she should do something modest.
(d) That she should do something nice.

7. How does John explain to Anna why he looks familiar to her?
(a) He ignores it entirely.
(b) He says he looks common.
(c) He admits to trespassing on Easter.
(d) He jokes that they are related.

8. What statue does John see at Alhambra in Chapter 3?
(a) A serpant.
(b) Neptune.
(c) Venus.
(d) Mars.

9. Why does John feel happy to be alive in Chapter 10?
(a) Because someone shot at him.
(b) Because of the Easter spirit.
(c) Because of his relationship with his wife.
(d) Because of something his sister says to him.

10. After talking about Susan's stables, why does John believe Bellarosa wants a relationship with him?
(a) Respectability.
(b) To show his power.
(c) As a cover.
(d) Boredom.

11. In Chapter 6, what is so exciting about the stock certificates an old woman brings to John?
(a) Their age.
(b) The amount of money lost in them.
(c) The amount of them.
(d) Their signature.

12. In Chapter 13, why does Bellarosa tell John he will send a builder over?
(a) To help with Susan's stables.
(b) To build a guest house.
(c) John isn't sure why.
(d) To fix the balcony.

13. How does John describe having a business relationship with Bellarosa?
(a) Profitable.
(b) Complicated.
(c) Unacceptable.
(d) Revolutionary.

14. What does John do when Bellarosa asks him to represent him in Chapter 11?
(a) He agrees.
(b) He laughs.
(c) He tells Bellarosa to leave immediately.
(d) He recommends him to a different lawyer.

15. Why does John want Susan to pay a social call on Bellarosa?
(a) Because he wants to scare her.
(b) Because it's the proper thing to do.
(c) Because he wants her to realize Bellarosa is a normal person.
(d) Because he is too afraid to do it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does John have to talk to Bellarosa about moving Susan's stables?

2. What does Bellarosa give John while he is playing tennis?

3. Why does Susan tell John they can't go away for a few months in Chapter 21?

4. What does Melzer offer John the first time they meet?

5. Why do John and Susan attend service at St. Mark's?

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