View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where are the girl and the boy when the man approaches his house?
(a) The girl is on the couch, the boy is at the kitchen table.
(b) The girl is on the bed, the boy is on the porch.
(c) The girl is on the porch, the boy is on the bed.
(d) The girl is in the car, the boy is on the bed.

2. What word does the author use for chest of drawers in the story?
(a) Chiffonier.
(b) Cabinet.
(c) Bureau.
(d) Dresser.

3. Why does Jack feel uneasy getting on the bed with the girl?
(a) The neighbors are watching.
(b) Other people are in the driveway with them.
(c) He barely knows the girl.
(d) He thinks they should see if anybody is home.

4. What does the boy say he is going to do after the second time the girl tells him to kiss her on the bed?
(a) Love her forever.
(b) Kiss her.
(c) See if anyone is home.
(d) Get in the car and leave.

5. What three items does the boy tell the man they are interested in when the man first arrives at the house?
(a) The TV, bed, and desk.
(b) The kitchen set, heater, and record player.
(c) The rattan chair, chiffonier, and TV.
(d) The TV, kitchen set, and pillows.

6. What is the first item the girl shows interest in as they pass the man's house?
(a) The desk.
(b) The record player.
(c) The bed.
(d) The kitchen set.

7. What is the first thing the boy plugs in when they stop in the man's driveway to look at the items?
(a) The portable heater.
(b) The blender.
(c) The TV.
(d) The record player.

8. What color was the too large cloth that covered the kitchen table that was outside of the house?
(a) Yellow.
(b) White.
(c) Green.
(d) Pink.

9. How much does the man say he was thinking of asking for the bed?
(a) $125.
(b) $30.
(c) $50.
(d) $80.

10. What does the girl say to the boy as they pass the man's house with the items outside?
(a) Someone must have gotten kicked out.
(b) This guy must be crazy.
(c) Looks like we have new neighbors.
(d) It must be a yard sale.

11. What does the boy say to the girl when she tells him to kiss her on the bed?
(a) Let's get up.
(b) Gross.
(c) I thought you'd never ask.
(d) Of course.

12. What does the man have in his sack as he approaches the house?
(a) Cigarretes, magazines, and vodka.
(b) Sandwiches, beer, and whiskey.
(c) Whiskey, tequila, and vodka.
(d) Sandwiches, chips, and soup.

13. What does the boy say he will do if anyone is home?
(a) Ask if everything is okay.
(b) Ask where they are moving.
(c) Ask how much things are selling for.
(d) Offer to buy the whole lot.

14. What does the man say to the girls offer for the bed?
(a) Price is firm.
(b) No way.
(c) Get lost.
(d) He'd take it.

15. What does the girl tell the boy to do if someone is home and they discuss prices?
(a) Offer a little more so they can ensure a sale.
(b) Offer $10 less than whatever they are asking.
(c) Offer to buy the whole lot for $100.
(d) Ask if they can deliver.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of "Why Don't You Dance?"?

2. What word does both the man and the girl use to describe the bed when the man first arrives?

3. From what material was the kitchen set made?

4. How much does the girl offer for the man after the man tells them how much he wanted?

5. What does the boy say about the pillow when the girl asks how it feels?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 587 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample