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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. What reason does Lizabeth give for not wanting Matt to go up on her roof?
(a) She is very concerned about his health.
(b) She doesn't want him to put a bigger hole in the roof.
(c) If he falls, they will raise her homeowner's insurance.
(d) She is afraid that he will hurt himself and she will have to take care of him.

2. In Chapter 5, what does Matt say that Lizabeth lacks?
(a) Willpower.
(b) Money.
(c) Self-control.
(d) Confidence.

3. In what state does Lizabeth live?
(a) Pennsylvania.
(b) Ohio.
(c) Washington.
(d) Idaho.

4. Whose driveway does the intruder go into?
(a) Vinnie Mazerelli's.
(b) Elsie Hawkins'.
(c) Lizabeth's.
(d) Elmer Nielson's.

5. What does Lizabeth's aunt feed the children for lunch?
(a) Nachos.
(b) Soup.
(c) Chocolate ice cream.
(d) Grilled-cheese sandwiches.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Lizabeth's aunt hit with her car?

2. What does Lizabeth consider not eating because she says she is worried about her cholesterol?

3. What is Lizabeth's response to Matt's question about her hobbies?

4. What does Lizabeth do after her dog licks the kitchen table?

5. Why does Matt not want to tell Lizabeth the story behind the letter?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why might the author have moved Matt and Lizabeth so quickly to a kissing scene?

2. What possible purpose does the outrageous flasher character have in the storyline? What does he provide the opportunity for?

3. Why is Lizabeth surprised by Paul's request to take the boys for a two-week vacation?

4. Compare/contrast Lizabeth's relationship with Paul to her relationship with Matt.

5. The novel starts with Lizabeth looking for a job at a construction site. What do you think the draw of a job in the construction industry would be to a woman like Lizabeth?

6. How does Matt attempt to keep Lizabeth's mind off of her boys being gone?

7. Matt's living room is nearly overtaken by a large, shiny, black Harley. Describe the symbolism of the Harley in this novel.

8. Elsie's first impression of Lizabeth's house when she drives up is that Lizabeth still doesn't let reality interfere with her imagination. What is meant by this statement?

9. Aunt Elsie is determined to stay up and see the "pervert." Is her (im)patience rewarded? How does she react to his appearance?

10. How does Lizabeth end up falling in wet cement at the construction site?

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