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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Dennis learn about Sir Francis when trying to comply with Sir Ambrose's request?
(a) That the pen is inscribed with a woman's name.
(b) That Sir Francis has a third child who is illegitimate.
(c) That Sir Francis wrote a couple small books.
(d) That Sir Francis' father also committed suicide.

2. How long does it take Aimée to paint a body?
(a) 2 hours.
(b) About an hour.
(c) Several hours.
(d) 30 minutes.

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

4. Whose nationality is changed from Spanish to Celtic?
(a) Dennis.
(b) Juanita del Pablo.
(c) Miss Poski.
(d) Sir Francis.

5. Who is Wilbur Kenworthy?
(a) A famous poet.
(b) An embalmer at the Eternal Rest home.
(c) A homeless man whose corpse is being prepared at the funeral home.
(d) A man who dreams of happiness.

6. Who is Juanita del Pablo?
(a) A Mexican opera singer.
(b) A novelist.
(c) An actress.
(d) A waitress.

7. How does Dennis handle finding Sir Francis?
(a) He laughs because Sir Francis has a tux on.
(b) He runs out of the house yelling.
(c) He is not greatly disturbed.
(d) He throws up.

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

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

10. With what is Sir Francis having difficulty?
(a) His eldest son.
(b) His ex-wife.
(c) The makeover of Juanita del Pablo.
(d) His current wife.

11. Why is the person not pleased about Dennis' responsibilities?
(a) She wanted to spit on her deceased ex-husband.
(b) She wanted to pick out Sir Francis' coffin.
(c) He thinks an older man should be responsible.
(d) The Happier Hunting Ground is very busy.

12. How is the cosmetician described?
(a) As gothic.
(b) As the consummate blond.
(c) As vampirish.
(d) As dark haired, pale, and greenish eyes.

13. Who is Aimée Thanatogenos?
(a) Dennis' sister-in-law.
(b) The cosmetician at the funeral home.
(c) Dennis' girlfriend.
(d) The receptionist at the funeral home.

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

15. What is the base like upon which Sir Francis' coffin is resting?
(a) Bare.
(b) Covered in flowers.
(c) Polished marble.
(d) Polished maple.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dennis send to Sir Ambrose?

2. Who is in Sir Francis' office when he arrives at the studio?

3. About whom does Dennis come to Hollywood to do a screenplay?

4. What did Dennis do in World War II?

5. What does Dennis feel about Sir Francis' corpse?

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