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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When styles of acting are discussed, what style does Annabel believe?
(a) Creating a role is most important.
(b) Camera poses are most important.
(c) Studying at a great drama school is most important.
(d) Great acting is the most important.

2. How does Annabel feel about the baby?
(a) Annabel thinks the baby is the only reality of her life.
(b) Annabel loves talking baby talk to him.
(c) Annabel doesn't want to fuss over him.
(d) Annabel doesn't have the patience to care for him day to day.

3. How does Frederick deal with Annabel's growing success?
(a) Frederick takes roles offered in plays byStrindberg,Ibsen, Marlow and Chekhov
(b) Frederick stays home all day and read all the books he had always wanted to.
(c) Frederick tries to find additional parts for her so that she will make more money
(d) Frederick refuses to see any of her movies.

4. What occurs when Annabel goes to identify Frederick's body?
(a) Annabel says that it's her husband and turns away.
(b) His face is bruised and hard to look at.
(c) She refuses to look at him.
(d) Flowers have been placed on the trolley on which he lies.

5. When Giorgio goes out, how are Annabel's neighbors arranged?
(a) In a circle to keep Annabel safe.
(b) All around the room.
(c) Sitting and standing with folded arms as if to protect her.
(d) They start to leave as if to give her space.

6. Worried about gossip after the party ends, what does Annabel do?
(a) Annabel hides other bottles in the hall closet.
(b) Annabel tries to hide liquor in the bath room but there's an unconscious man lying on the floor.
(c) Annabel asks a guest tohelp her dospose of some of the liquor.
(d) Annabel carries an unopened vodka bottle from the kitchen to the bath room and pours it down the lavatory.

7. How is the room in Annabel's flat arranged for her before the press conference?
(a) The red velvet chair is saved for her.
(b) The chair covered in woven gold fabric is saved for her.
(c) The chairs are arranged in long rows.
(d) The love seat is kept for her and the baby.

8. What does Annabel say when she arrives at her flat door after she learns about Frederick's suicide?
(a) She tells the doctor she doesn't want any sedatives yet.
(b) She tells her neighbors to leave their children at home.
(c) She tells the reporters to leave.
(d) She wants her neighbors to come inside with her.

9. When Annabel realizes the new visitors after the party were the doctor and his wife, what happens?
(a) Annabel apologizes for Frederick's absence.
(b) The doctor says that she needn't apologize.
(c) Annabel apologizes for calling them out.
(d) The doctor's daughter starts to cry.

10. How old is Frederick?
(a) Twenty-five.
(b) Twenty-nine.
(c) Thirty-five.
(d) Thirty-seven.

11. How do some critics describe "The House on the Piazza?"
(a) A tour de force.
(b) Lifeless.
(c) Memorable.
(d) Sparkling.

12. When Giorgio is sent out again, what is he to bring back just for Annabel?
(a) A blanket.
(b) A sweater.
(c) A woolen shawl.
(d) A cup of hot tea.

13. What unusual event happens outside of Annabel's flat at 6:30 p.m.?
(a) Some people come to her door in error, meaning to go to her neighbors' apartments.
(b) A group of people, who look like friends of Billy's, come to the door.
(c) Her neighbors all come to visit her.
(d) People come to take her to a party.

14. In Chapter II, where is the Director watching the shooting of "The House on the Piazza?"
(a) Milani Fountain in the Piazza Acuta.
(b) Travolta Fountain at the Piazza Delorosa.
(c) The Bernini Fountain in the Piazza Navona.
(d) Romani Fountain in the Piazza Del Mar.

15. What is the hair color of Annabel's new found friend,Golly?
(a) Auburn.
(b) Ebony.
(c) Grey-tinted.
(d) Platinum blonde.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a neighbor explain to Annabel about why her son came in late?

2. What does the doctor's wife say about Annabel's wanting to speak to the press immediately?

3. Who are the unexpected people who come to Annabel's flat?

4. What does Annabel do to keep Frederick with her while she makes more films in Italy?

5. In Chapter III, what does Annabel know of Frederick's whereabouts?

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