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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where do Del and Naomi go to a dance?
(a) The Crystal Ballroom
(b) Gay-la Dance Hall
(c) Danny's Disco Palace
(d) The Palladium

2. Who comes to this town in Del's novel?
(a) A new minister
(b) The circus
(c) A photographer
(d) A film crew

3. Why is Del no longer able to see Frank at school?
(a) Frank has different classes
(b) Frank quits school
(c) Frank graduated early
(d) Frank transfers to another school

4. What is happening to Del as this section opens?
(a) She is getting a new hairstyle
(b) Her parents are divorcing
(c) She is having a sexual awakening
(d) She is transferring to another school

5. On what part of her body does Art not touch Del?
(a) Thighs
(b) Buttocks
(c) Breasts
(d) Feet

6. Which of the following is not usual behavior between boys and girls at school at Del's age?
(a) Public displays of affection
(b) Evasion
(c) Mock hatred
(d) Hostility

7. Who is Mr. Boyce?
(a) The junior high history teacher
(b) The United Church organist
(c) The high school football coach
(d) The choir director

8. What is Art unable to discuss about his trip to Florence?
(a) Language
(b) Art and culture
(c) Religious differences
(d) Currency exchange

9. In Del's fantasies, Art _______________.
(a) Sees her naked
(b) Kisses her
(c) Fondles her
(d) Rejects her

10. Bella is given the job because it only requires the skills of someone ____________________________.
(a) Who lives in town
(b) Who has a quiet demeanor
(c) Deaf as a stone and lame in one leg from polio
(d) Who likes to read books

11. Where does Del carry her novel?
(a) In Uncle Benny's box
(b) In her mind
(c) On her flash drive
(d) In a briefcase

12. Why is Naomi furious with Del the next day?
(a) Del bailed on the group the night before
(b) Del burned a hole in her best dress
(c) Del flirted with her boyfriend
(d) Del lost her favorite lipstick

13. How long does it take for Del to finish her novel?
(a) Six months
(b) She does not finish it
(c) Two years
(d) Nine months

14. Where does Del spend the night?
(a) The gazebo bench
(b) Her porch swing
(c) The floor of the veranda
(d) A hammock

15. What is the name of the family on whom Del bases her story?
(a) Sheriff
(b) Sherrod
(c) Sheraton
(d) Sharif

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Art Chamberlain's profession?

2. What does Art say happens to some girls in Italy?

3. Why does Art spend lots of time at Del's house?

4. What year of high school is Del in in this section?

5. What does Naomi's father do to her when she gets home?

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