1. What does Melanie say she will do for David when she gets to know him better?
(a) Play the piano.
(b) Cook.
(c) Stay longer.
(d) Read her poetry.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 3, when David calls Melanie, what kind of date does her ask her for?
(a) A walk in a park.
(b) The theater.
(c) Lunch.
(d) Dinner.

3. Where does David have the opportunity to observe Melanie without her knowing?
(a) At lunch with her friends.
(b) At the actual performance of the play.
(c) At play rehearsal.
(d) At her home while he is peering through the window.

4. When the unwelcome guest comes to David's class, he correctly answers a question in one word. What is the answer?
(a) Lucifer.
(b) Byron.
(c) Lara.
(d) Guilt.

5. As David walks home from the library, why does he muse that his weeks are now "featureless?"
(a) It rains constantly.
(b) Soraya is gone.
(c) His work is boring.
(d) Classes are out of session.

Short Answer Questions

1. When one of the women at the hearing rails against David's behavior, what is the particular word used in reference to his relationship with Melanie that he feels is so inaccurate?

2. In what publication does an article about David appear the next day?

3. Who describes taking a liking to poetry being like falling in love?

4. How does David intend to use his time while he stays at Lucy's?

5. After David forces himself on an aloof and passionless Melanie, how does David feel about himself?

(see the answer key)

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