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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. How does Rose notify George of her mother's death?
(a) She sends a telegram.
(b) She goes to his house.
(c) She sends a letter.
(d) She calls him on the phone.

2. Who does George propose marriage to?
(a) Myra.
(b) Ava.
(c) His ex-wife.
(d) Maria.

3. What type of business is Mrs. Pearson planning on opening?
(a) An antiques shop.
(b) An interior design shop.
(c) A flower shop.
(d) A bakery.

4. What is Jimmie's job?
(a) Delivery man.
(b) Mechanic.
(c) Plumber.
(d) Firefighter.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the men working on a roof?
(a) Tom.
(b) Harry.
(c) Stanley.
(d) Marvin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Brooks in "The Witness" continue to work past retirement age?

2. Who is the man who becomes disillusioned with his wife in "One off the Short List"?

3. What offer does George make so that Rose will marry him?

4. What is the name of the resort town where the young couple is on vacation?

5. Who is Mary's husband in "Pleasure"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Mary and Hamish suspect about Dr. Kroll?

2. What angers George about the way Rose notifies him of her mother's death?

3. What is the premise of "Wine"?

4. What is the premise of "A Man and Two Women"?

5. How does Rose behave after she breaks her engagement to George?

6. How is Mr. Brooke in "The Witness" typical of Lessing's characters?

7. What is the irony of Jimmy calling Rose selfish?

8. Why is "Through the Tunnel" a coming of age story?

9. What surprises Mary and Hamish about the Germans they encounter?

10. What is the premise of "He"?

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