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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Edith Moore feel about having an unexpected guest when Colman shows up to visit?
(a) She is worried about the rumors that her neighbors will start about her.
(b) She is very put out and wants him to leave as soon as possible.
(c) She is embarrassed her house is not cleaner.
(d) She is very excited and wants to cook for him and make the most of it.

2. What conclusion does Colman reach about why his father Joss left Scotland for London?
(a) Joss loved London.
(b) Joss was ambitious and needed to be in London for his career.
(c) Joss's mother still lives in Scotland and he did not want to live near her.
(d) Joss moved to London to be closer to Millie.

3. How does Sophie Stones refer to Joss Moody in her own mind?
(a) As a medical mystery.
(b) As a transvestite.
(c) As a poor soul.
(d) As a "real" man.

4. What newspaper does Sophie Stones work for?
(a) The Daily Caller.
(b) The London Times.
(c) The Daily Sky.
(d) The Guardian.

5. When does Colman's relationship with Joss start to improve?
(a) When he gets his first girlfriend.
(b) When he leaves home.
(c) When he starts playing the trumpet too.
(d) When he gets his first job.

6. What did Josephine bring for Edith to eat the last time she visited Edith?
(a) Pie.
(b) A carry-out chicken curry.
(c) Pizza.
(d) Baked ham.

7. What does Colman keep telling Sophie when she asks for the letter his father gave him?
(a) He says he lost it.
(b) He says he burned it.
(c) He lies and says he forgot it.
(d) He says his dog ate it.

8. What does Millie think about having lived with a genius?
(a) It made her jealous.
(b) It was not easy.
(c) It gave her amazing opportunities.
(d) It made her selfish.

9. What is Big Red McCall shocked to find himself doing in the wake of Joss's death?
(a) Crying.
(b) Leaving flowers at Joss's grave.
(c) Going to Joss's hometown to give condolences to Joss's mother.
(d) Calling Millie to ask for her forgiveness.

10. What does Sophie most want Colman to get from Edith Moore when he visits her?
(a) A promise that she will talk to Sophie too.
(b) A photo of Josephine as a young girl.
(c) Money.
(d) A tape recording of his interview with Edith.

11. What is the first thing Millie asks Maggie when Maggie comes to work for the Moodys?
(a) If she needs to be paid more.
(b) If she has anything against gay people.
(c) If she can keep a secret.
(d) If she knows who Millie's husband is.

12. What does Millie think about Joss's spirit in the wake of his death?
(a) She thinks he needs her to ensure he will be the most beloved trumpet player of all time before he can be at peace.
(b) She thinks his spirit is fully at peace.
(c) She thinks he may have gone to purgatory.
(d) She thinks his spirit is hanging around in limbo because of all the trouble that started after his death.

13. Who is Sophie Stones' sister?
(a) Jennifer.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Mary.
(d) Sally.

14. How much money does Sophie pay Maggie for speaking with her?
(a) 30 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 500 pounds.
(d) 1,000 pounds.

15. What kind of list does Millie make on page 157?
(a) A list of people who might potentially betray her.
(b) A list of her most valuable possessions that she can sell.
(c) A list of the people who were nicest to she and Joss during their life together.
(d) A list of people whose houses she can hide from the press in.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was one thing Millie was fussy about that Maggie remembers?

2. What time does Sophie Stones wake up at every morning?

3. What did Joss make for breakfast frequently that Millie can not quite make as well?

4. What does Sophie admit to herself that she spends too much money on?

5. Where does Colman Moody live?

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