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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the comedy Mr. Skidder reads to Miss Leeson one evening?
(a) A Doll's House.
(b) Charley's Aunt.
(c) The Pillars of Society.
(d) It's No Kid.

2. In what constellation is the star that Miss Leeson refers to as Billy Jackson?
(a) Cassiopeia.
(b) Orion.
(c) Ursa Major.
(d) Centaurus.

3. How dark is Miss Leeson's room at night?
(a) Like the shaft of a coal mine.
(b) Like the bottom of a well.
(c) Like an unlit closet.
(d) Like catacombs.

4. How is Miss Longnecker described?
(a) Short and red haired.
(b) Tall blonde.
(c) Short and black haired.
(d) Tall brunette.

5. What is the diagnosis for Miss Leeson's condition?
(a) Malnourishment.
(b) Debility induced by starvation.
(c) Overwork.
(d) Emaciation.

6. On what planet does Miss Leeson say she knows the style of sleeves that will be worn next fall?
(a) Mars.
(b) Pluto.
(c) Mercury.
(d) Venus.

7. Who likes it when Miss Leeson has time to sit on the steps?
(a) Clara.
(b) The gentlemen roomers.
(c) The female roomers.
(d) Mrs. Parker.

8. How is Mrs. Parker's call to Clara described after Miss Leeson cannot afford the rooms she is shown?
(a) Bell-like.
(b) Alarm.
(c) Siren.
(d) Tocsin.

9. What size belt does Mr. Hoover wear?
(a) 54 inch.
(b) 52 inch.
(c) 47 inch.
(d) 49 inch.

10. Whose diamond pin does Miss Leeson say that Billy Jackson looks like from her room?
(a) Eventide's.
(b) Midnight's.
(c) Night's.
(d) Evening's.

11. What is tried to revive Miss Leeson when she is found unconscious on her bed?
(a) Vinegar and slapping of the cheeks.
(b) Vinegar, slapping of the wrists, and burnt feathers.
(c) Smelling salts.
(d) Ammonia and slapping of the wrists.

12. How old is Mr. Hoover?
(a) 39.
(b) 40.
(c) 45.
(d) 36.

13. What does Miss Longnecker do for a living?
(a) Teaches in a private school.
(b) Works at a department store.
(c) Works at a grocery.
(d) Teaches in a public school.

14. What does Miss Leeson do when she puts two fingers to her lips when is lying on her bed starving?
(a) Speaks quietly.
(b) Hums.
(c) Whistles.
(d) Blows a kiss.

15. Where does Miss Leeson say is the best place to see the star Billy Jackson?
(a) From her room.
(b) From the dining room.
(c) From the second floor balcony.
(d) From the bathroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Miss Leeson do when she has no work in the evenings?

2. How far away does Miss Leeson think Billy Jackson is when she is starving?

3. How many acts of Mr. Skidder's unpublished comedy does Miss Leeson listen to one evening?

4. How many fingers is Miss Leeson able to get to her lips when she lies starving on her bed?

5. What does Miss Leeson often bring home at night?

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