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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Lyra apologize to Eric for not calling him for awhile in "How to Make Love to A Physicist"?
(a) She sends him a sketch she made of him.
(b) She calls him.
(c) She sends him a letter.
(d) She sends him flowers.

2. On what day does the narrator say you make love to a physicist?
(a) Valentine’s Day.
(b) On a snow day.
(c) Pi Day.
(d) Christmas Day.

3. What does Daughter tell her mother she wishes she would do if she really remembers her in “When Eddie Levert Comes”?
(a) Tell her she loves her.
(b) Call her by her real name.
(c) Apologize for being so hard on her as a kid.
(d) Hug her.

4. In "How to Make Love to A Physicist," what gift does Eric send to Lyra’s school?
(a) Flowers.
(b) A CD.
(c) A DVD.
(d) A book.

5. What does Jael call Sadie’s husband?
(a) Old Rev.
(b) Church.
(c) Old dude.
(d) God.

6. What does Daughter ask Mother while doing her hair in preparation for Eddie Levert at the end of “When Eddie Levert Comes”?
(a) If she loves Eddie more than she loves Daughter.
(b) What she will do when she sees Eddie.
(c) If she remembers her.
(d) If she likes her hair.

7. What does Jamie call Jael when she passes his house?
(a) Queen Jael.
(b) Pretty Girl.
(c) Bull dagger.
(d) Lovely - J.

8. What business does the narrator own in “Instructions for Married Christian Husbands”?
(a) A cafe.
(b) A bookstore.
(c) A bakery.
(d) A hair salon.

9. What dreams does Lyra begin to have after inviting Eric to come to her first solo art exhibit in "How to Make Love to A Physicist"?
(a) Sex dreams about Eric.
(b) Dreams she arrives at the exhibit naked.
(c) Dreams that nobody shows up to her exhibit.
(d) Anxiety dreams.

10. What does Jael do when her Granny falls during their argument?
(a) She stares at her but does help.
(b) She tries to help.
(c) She calls 911.
(d) She laughs.

11. What does Granny say she must have tripped over when she fell during an argument with Jael about her getting a job?
(a) The chair.
(b) The couch.
(c) Her rug.
(d) Her shoes.

12. How does Jael describe Jamie after he comes out of his room with Kachelle?
(a) Dumb as heck.
(b) Old and nasty.
(c) Grinning like an idiot.
(d) Sweating like a crackhead.

13. How old is the man Jael says invited her and Kachelle to a crab boil at his house?
(a) 40.
(b) 35.
(c) 25.
(d) 21.

14. What does granny’s friend Barbara say does not mix when they discuss what happened to Jamie?
(a) Oil and water.
(b) Bathtubs and toasters.
(c) Cigarettes and gas.
(d) Forks and power outlets.

15. In “Feelings,” what does the narrator of of “Instructions for Married Christian Husbands” say the man should never do for her?
(a) Cook her dinner.
(b) Divorce his wife.
(c) Call her.
(d) Give her gifts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first heading in “Instructions for Married Christian Husbands”?

2. Who does Mother believe is visiting her that day and every day in “When Eddie Levert Comes”?

3. What do the police say on the news was the reason for the large booming sound?

4. What group was Eddie Levert the lead singer of?

5. What is Jael’s friend’s name, who Granny says is a hussy?

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