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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When the narrator spends an evening out with Morris and some other friends he realizes that _____________________ attracts negative attention from others.
(a) just being who they are.
(b) drinking too much.
(c) telling crude jokes.
(d) smoking.

2. Maria thinks that American life is essentially ___________________.
(a) Mormon.
(b) Communist.
(c) Buddhist.
(d) Fascist.

3. Kay introduces the narrator to a Chinese woman described as a _________________.
(a) spirit guide.
(b) princess.
(c) goddess.
(d) scholar.

4. What is notable about Morris?
(a) He is a published author.
(b) He is deaf and dumb.
(c) He is effeminate.
(d) He is extremely tall.

5. The narrator hints at his slowly emerging ____________________.
(a) mental illness.
(b) homosexuality.
(c) anger.
(d) artistic talent.

6. When the narrator takes a walk at night with Maria, he realizes that __________________.
(a) he loves her.
(b) he is not alone.
(c) he has many fears.
(d) he is ill.

7. Who is Tex's friend who visits from New York City?
(a) Mike.
(b) Lester.
(c) Phil.
(d) Edward.

8. Who is Tex?
(a) An assistant professor.
(b) A bartender.
(c) A bookstore owner.
(d) A mechanic.

9. Which of the following is NOT part of fraternity life?
(a) Indulgent laziness.
(b) Heavy drinking.
(c) Serious studying.
(d) Girl chasing.

10. Which prep school does the narrator attend?
(a) Choate.
(b) Eton.
(c) Groton.
(d) Exeter.

11. Which of the following does NOT describe Hunton?
(a) User.
(b) Empathetic.
(c) Effeminate.
(d) Selfish.

12. Which of the following does NOT describe the art students?
(a) Intellectual.
(b) Analytical.
(c) Spiritual.
(d) Emotional.

13. What college does the narrator attend in Chapter 3?
(a) University of Michigan.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Georgia Tech.
(d) The Ohio State University.

14. With whom is the narrator visiting at the beginning of Chapter 4?
(a) Tex.
(b) Maria.
(c) Chad.
(d) Morris.

15. What does the narrator enjoy about being with Maria at the location in #18?
(a) A sense of freedom.
(b) Her tight clothing.
(c) Playing croquet.
(d) Falling in love.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can the narrator's father best be described?

2. "The Beautiful Room is Empty" takes place during the 1950s and 1960s in which country?

3. What did the man in #91 do for Hunton?

4. What does Annie do while visiting the narrator's parents' home?

5. What does the narrator wonder as he observes Tex and Morris?

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