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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Monk believe Sam used as an excuse for meetings?
(a) Researching leads.
(b) Meeting friends.
(c) Writing articles.
(d) Dog walking.

2. Which of the following words best describes Molly's reasons for rejecting Trevor's advances on the one Saturday night described in this chapter?
(a) Tedium.
(b) Moral reasons.
(c) Distress.
(d) Lack of desire.

3. Which of the following terms best describes Jennifer's level of happiness to see Molly?
(a) An exaggeration.
(b) Quite reserved.
(c) Annoyed.
(d) Very exuberant.

4. What does Molly do that disappoints her father?
(a) She forgets to go visit her mother in the hospital.
(b) She forgets to take the dog for a walk.
(c) She forgets to pack his lunch.
(d) She forgets to make him breakfast.

5. Which of the following terms did the author use to describe how Molly thought her fiancé looked off of the sports field?
(a) Athletic.
(b) Handsome.
(c) Gawky.
(d) Intense.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of temperament would best describe Jean's temperament?

2. In which country did Molly grow up?

3. Which of the following do Molly and her mother not talk about?

4. What does Molly do when her mother calls about their plans for the weekend?

5. What happens when Sam shuts the door?

Short Essay Questions

1. What feeling is the reader left with in relation to Molly, Trevor and Jennifer's relationship?

2. What does Trevor reveal to Molly about his life and profession?

3. Why does Molly's mother support her relationship with Trevor?

4. What does Molly do that her father finds disappointing?

5. What information does Molly learn about the man who had approached her the night before?

6. What does Wallace tell Molly were his motives for bringing Sally Anne to see her?

7. In what way does Molly impress Monk and show her true intelligence?

8. How does the author portray the character of Monk to the reader?

9. Describe the character traits of Aspinall as well as his physical appearance.

10. What does Molly do to show her distrust of journalists?

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