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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Billy go back to Belfast?
(a) To get some jobs related to the theatre.
(b) Because Annabel broke off their affair.
(c) Frederick found out about Billy and Annabel.
(d) To work in his uncle's grocer shop.

2. How do Billy and Annabel first meet?
(a) Billy meets Annabel when she marries his friend Frederick.
(b) Billy and Annabel were friends in high school.
(c) Billy was Annabel's next door neighbor.
(d) Billy meets Annabel when she is a waitress in a coffee bar.

3. What does Francesca do in her ongoing quest to publicize Annabel?
(a) Francesca prevails upon the journalists to write stories about the couple's devotion to one another.
(b) Francesca continues to make Annabel and Frederick appear inseparable.
(c) Francesca waits for press interviews to provide publicity.
(d) Francesca asks Luigi's photographers for ideas on how to pose the couple.

4. How does Frederick react when Annabel decides they should have a baby?
(a) Frederick thinks he will not like the baby.
(b) Frederick tells Annabel that she should not have the baby.
(c) Frederick tells Annabel that the baby will ruin her career.
(d) Frederick tells Annabel that all she thinks of is his public image.

5. How does Annabel feel about the baby?
(a) Annabel doesn't have the patience to care for him day to day.
(b) Annabel thinks the baby is the only reality of her life.
(c) Annabel doesn't want to fuss over him.
(d) Annabel loves talking baby talk to him.

6. In Chapter I, where does everything take place?
(a) The cafe around the corner from Annabel's Flat.
(b) The office of Frederick's friend.
(c) The house of Anabel's mother.
(d) The Flat of Annabel and Frederick.

7. Who is Gijo?
(a) An American Indian.
(b) A middle aged friend of Frederick.
(c) A translator.
(d) A male Eskimo.

8. What word is used to describe Annabel's eyes?
(a) Amber.
(b) Smoky.
(c) Sparkling.
(d) Tawny.

9. What occurs when Annabel goes to identify Frederick's body?
(a) Flowers have been placed on the trolley on which he lies.
(b) Annabel says that it's her husband and turns away.
(c) She refuses to look at him.
(d) His face is bruised and hard to look at.

10. Who are the unexpected people who come to Annabel's flat?
(a) They have been invited by Frederick to a house warming party at seven o'clock.
(b) They are fans of Annabel who follow the crowd to her apartment.
(c) They are Billy's friends who want to meet Annabel.
(d) They are planning to continue doing drugs.

11. What is the name of the film Annabel is making?
(a) The House on the Piazza.
(b) The Holiday in Rome.
(c) The Light on the Plaza
(d) The Last Light of Peace.

12. What irritates Frederick about Annabel's acting style?
(a) Annabel needs better diction.
(b) Annabel is superficial.
(c) Annabel forgets her lines.
(d) Annabel doesn't always listen to the director.

13. What is Annabel's reason for seeing the press right away?
(a) She wants to protect her public image before anything gets out.
(b) She wants to protect her baby.
(c) She hates reporters and wants to get it over with.
(d) She wants to tell them a made up story.

14. On what exact days does Annabel expect a furniture delivery in her new place in Rome?
(a) Monday,Thursday, Friday.
(b) Monday, Tuesday,Friday.
(c) Tuesday, Wednesday,Friday.
(d) Monday,Wednesday,Friday.

15. Who writes the film in which Annabel is to star?
(a) Frederick.
(b) Golly.
(c) Billy.
(d) Luigi.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the headlines Annabel thinks of when she hears of Frederick's death?

2. How does Frederick deal with Annabel's growing success?

3. How well does Annabel speak Italian?

4. The night of the party, why does Annabel suddenly feel angry?

5. What does Luigi's Press Secretary do to publicize Annabel?

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