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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The unnamed narrator describes Fran's speech as being like a what?
(a) A punch.
(b) A kick.
(c) A kiss.
(d) A slap.

2. In what location does the section entitled Santa Barbara, 2016 open?
(a) The grocery store.
(b) The ocean.
(c) The park.
(d) The mall.

3. The unnamed narrator states in San Francisco, 2012 that, "Knowing someone is" how many "parts divination" (74)?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

4. During the unnamed narrator's adolescence, what is NOT mentioned as an object she and other young women were urged to carry?
(a) A set of keys.
(b) A whistle.
(c) A knife.
(d) A can of pepper spray.

5. Who told a story at the gathering about seeing an example of real love inside a Home Depot store?
(a) Dominique.
(b) The unnamed narrator.
(c) Fran.
(d) Sandra.

6. Which upcoming event produced in the unnamed narrator feelings of satisfaction mixed with fear?
(a) Her next birthday.
(b) Her job interview at William Morris.
(c) The coming birth of her child.
(d) The arrival of the new millennium.

7. How did the unnamed narrator describe the movement of her mind during the gathering with other women in Fresno, 2014?
(a) Flowing.
(b) Skipping.
(c) Churning.
(d) Disappearing.

8. When the unnamed narrator tells the story of her one-night stand from the beginning, what type of music drew her into a fancy hotel?
(a) Jazz.
(b) Swing.
(c) Salsa.
(d) Rock.

9. According to the unnamed narrator, she realized after leaving John that what element is never "dead and buried" (95)?
(a) The past.
(b) Deception.
(c) Unrequited love.
(d) Resentment.

10. Who suggested the prospect of a game at the gathering featured in Fresno, 2014?
(a) Dominique.
(b) The unnamed narrator.
(c) Sandra.
(d) Fran.

11. When the section entitled Santa Barbara, 2016 begins, the unnamed narrator describes taking what action with another woman?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Walking.
(c) Biking.
(d) Shopping.

12. The unnamed narrator believes that people confide in her because she is "good at keeping" what "quiet" (167)?
(a) Her dog.
(b) Her critical voice.
(c) Her face.
(d) Her friends.

13. How many months did the unnamed narrator's affair with the married man last?
(a) 3.
(b) 9.
(c) 6.
(d) 12.

14. The unnamed narrator states in San Francisco, 2012 that taking what action is "difficult and painful" (95)?
(a) Apologizing.
(b) Starting over.
(c) Growing.
(d) Pausing.

15. What is NOT one of the feelings the unnamed narrator had toward John after she confessed to her infidelity?
(a) Anger.
(b) Disgust.
(c) Pity.
(d) Pain.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what time did the unnamed narrator arrive at a hotel with the intention of having a one-night stand?

2. In what period of time was the unnamed narrator an adolescent?

3. The unnamed narrator walked out to her car with which character after the gathering of mothers had concluded?

4. Which poet's name did the unnamed narrator's role-playing partner fail to recognize?

5. How does the unnamed narrator describe the motility of John's sperm?

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