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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During conversation, the narrator portrays herself as _______________________.
(a) A troublemaker.
(b) An undedicated teacher.
(c) Frugal.
(d) A jealous woman.

2. With whom does Peggy have sex in exchange for free scraps of leather?
(a) Mr. MacIntire.
(b) Mr. Shipton.
(c) Mr. Emory.
(d) Mr. Donaldson.

3. Who is Pat's aunt?
(a) Aunt Sara.
(b) Aunt Phoebe.
(c) Aunt Delia.
(d) Aunt Maggie.

4. Sophie is in what business for herself now?
(a) Tutors college students.
(b) Owns a floral shop.
(c) Sells custom leather purses.
(d) Writes a freelance column.

5. What annoys the narrator at the dinner party?
(a) The lack of red wine.
(b) The music is too loud.
(c) Alice's popularity.
(d) Boorish guests.

6. How long has Pat been in London?
(a) 3 months.
(b) 7 weeks.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 9 days.

7. Where does Frankie get a job?
(a) Starbucks.
(b) The BBC.
(c) Harrods Department Store.
(d) A book shop.

8. Why does Eddie not try to find a new job?
(a) He has too much invested in his career.
(b) He is too old to be hired by anyone.
(c) He is almost at retirement age.
(d) He is too old to go back to school.

9. What is May's job?
(a) Hair stylist.
(b) Nurse.
(c) Chef.
(d) Hotel manager.

10. Which of the following is NOT something that upsets the narrator regarding temp workers?
(a) They get bonuses.
(b) They are uninspired.
(c) They are exploited.
(d) They are underpaid.

11. Malcolm and Melissa invite the unnamed narrator to ___________________.
(a) A dinner party.
(b) The theater.
(c) A regatta.
(d) The horse races.

12. What does the president of the man's company have sent to the hotel room?
(a) Champagne and strawberries.
(b) Theater tickets.
(c) Wine.
(d) Fruit and flowers.

13. What is the name of the white man whom Rita is seeing?
(a) Phil Sloane.
(b) Neil Lane.
(c) Andy Sparks.
(d) Jerry Gerard.

14. What is the main subject of "Holland Park?"
(a) Anger.
(b) Greed.
(c) Justice.
(d) Homosexuality.

15. How many sons does Jeffery have?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what city does Lisa accompany her lover who is on a business trip?

2. How old is Julia?

3. What job did Sophie have for many years?

4. Lisa has been the mistress of a married man for _________________.

5. What type of shop does Julia visit?

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