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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Dennis see a marble Mickey Mouse?
(a) In the graveyard.
(b) In a picture hanging on a stone outside the front door.
(c) In a picture hanging in the vestry.
(d) In one of the side aisles of the church.

2. What does Mr. Schultz say he needs from Dennis more than good ideas?
(a) Hard work.
(b) Loyalty.
(c) A willingness to take a cut in pay.
(d) Competence.

3. What are the Englishmen drinking?
(a) Tea.
(b) Lemonade.
(c) Whiskey and soda.
(d) Coffee.

4. Who is not pleased about Dennis' responsibilities concerning Sir Francis?
(a) Mr. Schultz.
(b) Miss Rozwell.
(c) Sir Francis' ex-wife.
(d) Sir Ambrose.

5. What did Dennis find difficult to believe when he first worked in Hollywood studios?
(a) That the drama in real life was more melodramatic than in films.
(b) That there was no loyalty whatsoever.
(c) That the actors were so childish.
(d) That the sets were mere facades.

6. Who is Ambrose Abercrombie?
(a) Someone who will be arriving soon.
(b) The bartender at the pub where the Englishmen are sitting.
(c) A magician.
(d) The proprietor of the pub where the Englishmen are sitting.

7. About what does Sir Ambrose give a speech?
(a) The end of the gentleman's era.
(b) Rallying the English around the flag.
(c) The beginning of corruption in Hollywood.
(d) The uncertainties of Hollywood.

8. What is the review about that Dennis finds an article on in Sir Francis' sock drawer?
(a) A book of essays.
(b) A historical n ovel.
(c) A drawing.
(d) A book of poems.

9. What is Megalopolitan?
(a) An amusement park.
(b) A toy store.
(c) A department store.
(d) A film studio.

10. What does Sir Francis' immediate supervisor tell him to do?
(a) Start a new screenplay.
(b) Get rid of his Juanita work.
(c) Come back in one week.
(d) See the next highest boss.

11. How are the Englishmen described?
(a) As loners.
(b) As exiles.
(c) As artists.
(d) As losers.

12. Who does Dennis tell that he is writing a poem?
(a) Sir Ambrose.
(b) Mr. Joyboy.
(c) Mr. Schultz.
(d) Aimée.

13. What does Aimée think when Dennis gasps?
(a) He thinks Sir Francis looks ridiculous.
(b) It is admiration of her work.
(c) He is overcome with emotion at Sir Francis' death.
(d) He is ill.

14. What is one thing said to be on the building of the funeral home?
(a) Mold.
(b) Gargoyles.
(c) Bird droppings.
(d) Weather vanes.

15. Who is Mr. Joyboy?
(a) The man who will make Sir Francis look wonderful.
(b) An elderly man who comes in to buy a casket for his wife.
(c) The janitor at the funeral home.
(d) A young man who comes in to buy a casket for his wife and child.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Barlow done recently?

2. What did Dennis do in World War II?

3. How was his book received?

4. What does Dennis decide to do for the funeral?

5. What is Sir Ambrose's profession?

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