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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reasoning does Matt give for the fire trucks at Lizabeth's house?
(a) The neighbor overreacted.
(b) The firemen are friends of his visiting the kids in the neighborhood.
(c) He burned the bacon.
(d) There is a fire in the back yard.

2. How many brothers does Matt have?
(a) One.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

3. Lizabeth claims that she did Matt's laundry for what reason?
(a) She had nothing better to do.
(b) She likes doing things for him.
(c) She mistakenly put his clothes in with hers.
(d) His clothes were a mess.

4. What do the boys put in the microwave at their dad's house?
(a) A raw egg still in the shell.
(b) A metal container.
(c) A cat.
(d) An uncovered bowl of spaghetti sauce.

5. Why does Paul want the boys to accompany him for the weekend?
(a) To improve his family image for his campaign.
(b) To show them that he could be a good father.
(c) To see if he is interested in obtaining custody of them.
(d) To introduce them to his girlfriend.

6. What is waiting at Lizabeth's house when she and Matt return from their run?
(a) Elsie and the boys.
(b) Paul.
(c) The police.
(d) The intruder.

7. In Chapter 7, where does Lizabeth say Matt's home is?
(a) Her house.
(b) His town house.
(c) With his parents.
(d) Wherever he chooses.

8. Lizabeth and the intruder have a mutual acquaintance. Who is this person?
(a) Emma Newsome.
(b) Lizabeth's ex-husband, Paul.
(c) Mr. Hallahan.
(d) Matt.

9. Why is Lizabeth depressed in Chapter 7?
(a) Her ex-husband has taken her kids out of town.
(b) She is uncomfortable with Matt.
(c) She wants to tell Matt that they can't be together.
(d) She feels worthless.

10. What does Lizabeth decide to do the morning after her argument with Matt?
(a) Tell him that she has to quit her job.
(b) Propose to him.
(c) Cut him loose.
(d) Tell him that they can only be friends.

11. What big news does Lizabeth give Matt while they sit in her car in the carriage house?
(a) That she is pregnant.
(b) That she wants to marry him.
(c) That she has taken a new job.
(d) That he must move out.

12. How many sisters does Matt have?
(a) Four.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

13. Who does Matt say tackled him when he ran out of the house naked?
(a) Nosy neighbors.
(b) The Keystone Kops.
(c) The intruder.
(d) The tree in the yard.

14. Why does Lizabeth panic the morning after Matt's streaking episode?
(a) None of the above.
(b) She can't find her dog.
(c) She knows it wasn't a dream.
(d) He isn't in bed next to her.

15. What does Lizabeth intend to do with the dog once he returns home?
(a) Give him away.
(b) Keep him on a leash.
(c) Send him to obedience school.
(d) Keep him in the house at all times.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Matt and the dog doing on the porch after the fiasco in the kitchen?

2. What happens to the ham brought to the barbecue by a neighbor?

3. Why does Lizabeth say Matt enjoys violence?

4. Whom does Lizabeth recognize at the barbecue?

5. Why does Emma Newsome have a waffle iron delivered to Lizabeth's house?

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