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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. Whose picture is tucked into the frame of Tod's mirror?
(a) His best friend's
(b) His sister's
(c) His mother's
(d) Faye's

2. What is noticeable about Abe's physical presence?
(a) He is a dwarf
(b) He is a giant
(c) He is crippled
(d) He is grossly obese

3. What does Tod do after work?
(a) Watches TV
(b) Reads
(c) Takes a nap
(d) Does his laundry

4. Why does Homer buy a cottage?
(a) He was tired and the real estate agent was a bully
(b) He didn't need much space
(c) He really liked the architecture
(d) It was the right location

5. What does Tod think his chances are for getting close to Faye?
(a) Pretty good chance
(b) 50-50
(c) Small
(d) No chance at all

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Faye's new boyfriend?

2. What does Tod think Abe is when he first sees him?

3. What was Mrs. Jenning's former profession?

4. Who is Harry Greener?

5. Where does Homer put the alarm clock?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Tod come to live at the San Bernardino Arms?

2. What is Tod's opinion of why people come to California?

3. How does Mrs. Jenning run her sporting house?

4. What are the circumstances of Abe's being injured at Homer's house?

5. Explain how Faye is getting in over her head with all her suitors?

6. What are Faye's plans now that Harry is dead?

7. How does Tod learn about a sporting house?

8. How confident is Tod that he can get Faye to fall in love with him?

9. How does Tod's new friendship with Abe foreshadow what will come for Tod?

10. Who is Earle Shoop?

(see the answer keys)

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