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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote the novel called THE PATRON SAINT OF LIARS?
(a) Eli.
(b) Lucy.
(c) Elizabeth.
(d) Ann.

2. What kind of job did Ann want?
(a) English teacher.
(b) Creative writing teacher.
(c) Math teacher.
(d) Biology teacher.

3. Ann thought that the sad fictional world that Lucy created was _____________________.
(a) Lucy's way of coping with life.
(b) An exercise from her therapist.
(c) A symptom of schizophrenia.
(d) Research for a book.

4. Why did Ann phone Lucy from Yaddo all the time?
(a) To make her feel loved.
(b) To invite her to dinner.
(c) To check on her health.
(d) To discuss boyfriends.

5. Which of the following did some Scottish people NOT do to Lucy?
(a) Chased her.
(b) Teased her.
(c) Screamed when they saw her.
(d) Comforted her.

6. Who did Ann see discussing his new book on television one night?
(a) A former professor.
(b) Jerry Seinfeld.
(c) Chevy Chase.
(d) Her ex-husband.

7. What was the source of Lucy's face disfigurement?
(a) She was born with no jawbone.
(b) She had childhood cancer and chemotherapy.
(c) She was in a boating accident.
(d) She was a conjoined twin.

8. What medical procedure did Lucy have in Chapter 9?
(a) Root canal.
(b) Gallbladder surgery.
(c) An abortion.
(d) Appendix surgery.

9. On what street did Ann find an apartment for her and Lucy to share in Iowa?
(a) Governor Street.
(b) Maple Avenue.
(c) Plains Street.
(d) Euclid Avenue.

10. What would Ann not let factor into her relationship with Lucy?
(a) Men.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Insecurity.
(d) Money.

11. What caused a rift in Ann and Lucy's relationship?
(a) Dennis.
(b) Drugs.
(c) Lucy's fame.
(d) A loan.

12. Ann was accepted into the Fine Arts Work Center in which city?
(a) Chicago.
(b) Provincetown.
(c) Chapel Hill.
(d) Charleston.

13. How old was Lucy when her parents moved to the U.S.?
(a) 7.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 4.
(d) 13.

14. Who was Ann's boyfriend in Provincetown?
(a) Joe.
(b) Eli.
(c) Max.
(d) Sam.

15. Lucy used to having a lot of _____________.
(a) Hospital bills.
(b) Friends.
(c) Boyfriends.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Ann and Lucy do together?

2. What were Ann's accommodations at Yaddo?

3. Why was Lucy glad when Ann's marriage ended?

4. What was the name of the documentary that an Irish film producer wanted to do about Lucy?

5. Which of the following did a fortune teller NOT tell Lucy?

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