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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What words does Mike hear recorded on the dictation machine?
(a) Kyra, Kia.
(b) Oh, Mike.
(c) Lovely Johanna.
(d) Killer Mike.

2. For whom/what does Mike NOT mourn when he has an emotional meltdown?
(a) Jo.
(b) His father.
(c) Writer's block.
(d) No friends.

3. Mike sees an old woman at the dock who is so thin he calls her a _____________________ in his mind.
(a) Bag of bones.
(b) Bean pole.
(c) Pogo stick.
(d) Stick figure.

4. Why does Mattie call Mike in the morning?
(a) To ask for a ride to work.
(b) To invite him to dinner again.
(c) To ask if he wants to go to the beach.
(d) To tell him about her conversation with John Storrow.

5. When is Mike supposed to release his new novel to get ahead of the bestseller competition?
(a) Summer of 2000.
(b) Summer of 2002.
(c) Summer of 1998.
(d) Fall of 1999.

6. What is Harold's last name?.
(a) Orenthal.
(b) Oblowski.
(c) Oberman.
(d) O'Riley.

7. What is Harold's profession?
(a) News reporter.
(b) Sculptor.
(c) Stockbroker.
(d) Literary agent.

8. Who was Sara Tidwell?
(a) A sculptor.
(b) A painter.
(c) An abolitionist.
(d) A blues singer.

9. What do the magnets on the refrigerator spell out after Mike returns from dinner at Mattie's?
(a) Red-Top Boys.
(b) Blue rose liar ha ha.
(c) Cinderella Cinderella.
(d) Leave now.

10. Bill tells Mike that he was at the cabin when Johanna received a shipment of _______________.
(a) Plastic owls.
(b) Silverware.
(c) Pool toys.
(d) Root beer.

11. What became Sara Tidwell's married name?
(a) Sara Bidwell.
(b) Sara Somersby.
(c) Sara Sloane.
(d) Sara Laughs.

12. What does Mike ask Bill Dean to do before he goes to the cabin?
(a) Have the carpets cleaned.
(b) Install more cupboards.
(c) Paint the interior.
(d) Take photos.

13. What is Mike doing when his phone rings at the cabin?
(a) Watching fireworks.
(b) Eating dinner.
(c) Watching TV.
(d) Sleeping.

14. What was the name of Sara Tidwell's band?
(a) The Lobster Traps.
(b) The Red-Top Boys.
(c) The Half Moons.
(d) The Maine Event.

15. Mattie tells Mike that she had seen Jo at the ball diamond wearing a blouse with a pattern of _________________.
(a) Red polka dots.
(b) Black diamonds.
(c) Blue roses.
(d) Green sea shells.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what reason does John Storrow admonish Mike when he calls?

2. Kyra is a Greek name meaning _________________.

3. What exhibits in Mike's dreams and then actually comes true?

4. Who helps Mike with Johanna's funeral arrangements?

5. Why does Mattie call Mike?

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