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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. According to Karen on page 163, who is the real Manuel?
(a) A combination of several individuals.
(b) Karen herself.
(c) A combination of David and Norbert.
(d) A famous actor.

2. When does the second section of the novel take place?
(a) The mid-2000s.
(b) The mid-70s.
(c) The mid-80s.
(d) The mid-90s.

3. Where did David attend college, as Karen explains on page 149?
(a) Northwestern.
(b) Princeton.
(c) Duke.
(d) Harvard.

4. According to Karen on page 201, how does David feel about Sarah's novel?
(a) He is unhappy with his storyline.
(b) He is alarmed by his representation.
(c) He is excited by his newfound fame.
(d) He is pleased to be a fictional character.

5. According to Karen on page 161, what scares David about the scandal surrounding Martin?
(a) That Martin is guilty.
(b) That people are lying about Martin.
(c) That Martin is a predator.
(d) That it could happen to him.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Karen on page 152, with what is David obsessed?

2. How does Karen spend her trip to London?

3. In his letter, with what does Martin ask David for help?

4. According to David on page 193, what had a teenage Karen not been?

5. Who supported Karen when the English girls were angry with her?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Karen ask Sarah to do following their meeting after Sarah's book signing? How does Sarah respond?

2. What personal issue has Karen discussed in therapy, as revealed on page 181? What does she reveal to the reader about this aspect of her personality?

3. What did Sarah and Karen plan after the English People returned to the UK? How did their mothers react, and what was the result?

4. As the second section of the novel begins, what does Karen reveal about the first section of the novel?

5. According to Karen at the start of the second section of the novel, what is the truth regarding the friendship between Sarah and Karen?

6. How does David feel about the accusations against Martin, as revealed on page 193?

7. What information does David reveal to Karen on page 156? How does David feel about his information?

8. What information does Sarah reveal on the night of the final play rehearsal? What is the effect of this news on David? What is the effect of this news on Karen?

9. What is the "Brotherhood" Karen discusses on page 150? For what is this brotherhood responsible, in Karen's opinion?

10. What happens when Sarah recognizes Karen after the book signing? What thoughts does Karen have that hint at her true character?

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