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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 17, what does Tom tell Serena after delivering From the Somerset Levels to his publisher?
(a) He has 3-4 other ideas in the works.
(b) He already has an idea for another novel.
(c) He does not have any ideas for further novels.
(d) He has another short story that is about to be published.

2. In Chapter 18 after dinner during their first weekend together after the holidays, where do Serena and Tom make love?
(a) Pier.
(b) Alley.
(c) Woods.
(d) Beach.

3. In Chapter 13, where is Max vacationing with his fiancee?
(a) Taormina.
(b) Mazzeo.
(c) Naxos.
(d) Villagonia.

4. What is the name of Haley's short story in Chapter 12?
(a) Money Madness.
(b) Affair With His Wife.
(c) Love for Sale.
(d) Pawnography.

5. What excuse does Serena give Tom in Chapter 20 for not attending the ceremonies for the Austen?
(a) Food poisoning.
(b) Bad cold.
(c) Flu.
(d) Has to see her parents.

6. In Chapter 17, how long do Tom and Serena spend in Maschler's office?
(a) 45 minutes.
(b) 60 minutes.
(c) 10 minutes.
(d) 30 minutes.

7. At the end of Chapter 18, what do Serena and Tom share before heading home?
(a) Beer.
(b) Cigarette.
(c) Soda.
(d) Cannabis.

8. In Chapter 14, what does Tom's father do for a living?
(a) Professor.
(b) School teacher.
(c) Architect.
(d) Lawyer.

9. In Chapter 16, when does Max agree to meet Serena for a drink after work or a meal or something?
(a) Tuesday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Monday.

10. In Chapter 19, how much weight has Shirley lost?
(a) 5 stone.
(b) 2 stone.
(c) 3 stone.
(d) 4 stone.

11. In Chapter 19, how long has it been since the government instituted three-day work weeks because of the miners strike?
(a) 8 weeks.
(b) 10 weeks.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 2 months.

12. Who does Serena spend New Year's eve with in Chapter 18?
(a) Tom.
(b) Her housemates.
(c) Her sister and her boyfriend.
(d) Her parents.

13. In Chapter 19, what size is the bomb that kills a family on a bus?
(a) 30 pounds.
(b) 25 pounds.
(c) 15 pounds.
(d) 20 pounds.

14. In Chapter 15 when Serena awakes in Tom's flat, what sounds does she hear?
(a) Snoring and street traffic.
(b) Children playing outside.
(c) Gulls and typewriter.
(d) Garbage trucks.

15. Toward the end of Chapter 14, how long ago had Max signed off on the payments for Tom?
(a) 1 day.
(b) 4 days.
(c) 3 days.
(d) 2 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 15, what is Serena and Tom's favorite drink and that they kept stocked in the refigerator?

2. In Chapter 19, how many projects does the service have including Haley?

3. In Chapter 17, how many pages is From the Somerset Levels?

4. What do Serena and Tom have for lunch before she leaves at the end of Chapter 15?

5. In Chapter 11, when does Haley need to be in London?

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