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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During which decade is the story set?
(a) 1980's.
(b) 1960's.
(c) 1990's.
(d) 1970's.

2. What does Brian talk about with Hillary before she invites him to her room?
(a) Socialism and communism.
(b) Politics and sports.
(c) Vegetarianism and activism.
(d) Slavery and cooking.

3. Why is Edgar seeing Ruby Miller?
(a) He works with her.
(b) He has an affair.
(c) He has health problems.
(d) He plans a social function with her.

4. Where does Connie first take Mary Ann?
(a) An orgy.
(b) 28 Barbary Lane.
(c) Social Safeway.
(d) A nightclub.

5. What does Brian learn from Connie after they have sex?
(a) It is Connie's birthday.
(b) Connie has a boyfriend.
(c) It is Connie's graduation.
(d) Connie misses her home.

6. Why does Vincent claim that people call hot lines?
(a) Because they have been abandoned.
(b) To talk.
(c) To make friends.
(d) Because they are suicidal.

7. Who is Mary Ann's boss?
(a) Edgar Halcyon.
(b) Mona Ramsey.
(c) Beauchamp.
(d) Mrs. Madrigal.

8. Why does Ruby think Edgar is not seeing any improvements?
(a) He does not believe in himself.
(b) He does not plan for the future.
(c) He is not doing any exercise.
(d) He does not have true faith.

9. After telling Edgar how long he has to live, what advice does the doctor give Edgar?
(a) To work less.
(b) To enjoy his time.
(c) To spend time with his wife.
(d) To exercise more.

10. In "Connie's Bummer Night," how do Mary Ann and Connie part ways?
(a) They get in a fight.
(b) They promise to stay in touch.
(c) Connie moves in with her boyfriend.
(d) Mary Ann leaves in the middle of the night.

11. Over whom do Beauchamp and Edgar argue in "Edgar Blows Up"?
(a) Frannie.
(b) Mona.
(c) Mary Ann.
(d) DeDe.

12. What does DeDe do when she returns home from talking with Mary Ann?
(a) She talks to a friend on the phone.
(b) She goes for a long jog.
(c) She fights with Beauchamp.
(d) She indulges in comfort food.

13. In "The Wrath of DeDe," of what does DeDe accuse Beauchamp?
(a) Lying.
(b) Stealing money.
(c) Having an affair.
(d) Sneaking up on her.

14. In "Anguish in Bohemia," what does Beauchamp remember while he is having a drink with his friend Peter?
(a) Today is DeDe's birthday.
(b) He remembers how he used to act when he in college.
(c) He has important work to do.
(d) He is supposed to be somewhere with DeDe.

15. Where are the couple when Edgar confesses to Mrs. Madrigal that he is dying?
(a) A hotel.
(b) The park.
(c) The beach.
(d) His house.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mona and Michael are at the nude beach, what does Mona complain about?

2. In "Relating at Lunch," what does Beauchamp reveal to Mary Ann?

3. After being fired, what does Mona tell Mrs. Madrigal?

4. In "Post-Mortem," what does Mary Ann do after looking at the "moon river"?

5. What costume is Michael wearing when he asks Mary Ann to go out with him and tells her about the new tenant on the roof?

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