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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. Lizabeth and the intruder have a mutual acquaintance. Who is this person?
(a) Mr. Hallahan.
(b) Matt.
(c) Emma Newsome.
(d) Lizabeth's ex-husband, Paul.
2. What does Lizabeth say about the man Matt thinks is the intruder?
(a) That the man is the intruder.
(b) That the man couldn't possibly be the intruder.
(c) That she couldn't possibly know if he is the intruder.
(d) That the man waves like the intruder.
3. Why does Paul want the boys to accompany him for the weekend?
(a) To introduce them to his girlfriend.
(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 improve his family image for his campaign.
4. What time does Lizabeth awaken after the morning after her argument with Matt?
(a) 6 a.m.
(b) 9 a.m.
(c) 8 a.m.
(d) 7 a.m.
5. Lizabeth tells Matt that something is wrong with the bed. What is it?
(a) The mattress is too hard.
(b) She doesn't like the headboard.
(c) It is too high.
(d) It is too big for one person.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Matt say he doesn't want his son to have?
2. What color is Lizabeth's car?
3. What did Matt's father do for a living?
4. What time does Lizabeth awaken the morning after Matt's streaking episode?
5. To what location does Lizabeth take Matt to confront the intruder?
Short Essay Questions
1. What makes "Smitten" a typical romance novel?
2. Lizabeth comes to terms with the fact that she was wrong about Matt and his profession. What is this revelation, and how does it change her opinion about him?
3. In fairly typical romance-novel fashion, the story wraps up with Matt and Lizabeth marrying and living happily ever after. Given the short time they've known each other and the tumultuous relationship they have had up to that point, how believable do you find the story? If you find it quite believable, why? What is it about the genre that makes it so popular, and how does that apply to this book?
4. When Lizabeth and Matt finally get home from their jog at 2 a.m., they find Elsie and the boys in the front yard. Describe their time with Paul. What was the end result?
5. At the barbecue, Ferguson steals the ham and runs off. Describe what happens next.
6. What does Matt do to distract Jason and Billy from their worries in Chapter 9?
7. What was Paul's ulterior motive for wanting to take the kids on a vacation?
8. A comic moment takes place in Chapter 8 when Matt tackles the man he thinks is the flasher. Why did Matt tackle the man, and who is he?
9. What agreement is struck between Matt and Lizabeth after their jog, and why do you think Matt's purpose is in entering into that agreement?
10. In the Epilogue, what does Matt do to complete Lizabeth's happiness?
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