Quite Poorly

Sophie was ready for this. Well, other than an unwanted vibrator, she was ready for this. Test taking was her greatest skill going back to whenever they started giving tests in school. She had a system, and she was going to follow it. Focus on the task at hand, and block out everything else. She quickly flipped over the page to look at each question to prepare herself for what was coming. The problem was, the questions were brutally difficult and disturbingly personal.

1. Who took Hector's virginity?

A. Jennifer Perkins
B. Chloe Fisher
C. Kayla Richards
D. Maria Santana

How was Sophie supposed to know the answer to that? Hector never brought up this topic unprompted, and only two of the possible answers went to their high school. Chloe from band was the quietest person in the world, and Maria the theatre kid never talked to anyone who didn't appreciate the difference between a monologue and a soliloquy. The frustrating part about the questions was that there was no way to reason them out. Either the test takers knew the answers or they didn't.

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Molly wasn't exactly happy about the challenge, but the objective was more doable than she expected. It's not like she had to convincingly pull off a stripper's routine or something. She could answer questions about Hector. Well, probably. At least she knew that a flirty girl named Jennifer from a volunteer trip to the Jersey Shore gave Hector a ride on the last night.

2. Who is Hector's biggest celebrity crush?

A. Sydney Sweeney
B. Sofia Vergara
C. Christina Hendricks
D. Emily Ratajkowski

This was tough because Molly knew Hector was a fan of all four of them. The two friends would often play fuck, marry, kill, and Hector always had trouble choosing. He was especially hesitant to ever have to pretend kill someone. Looking at the four options and then down at her own chest, Molly reflected that Hector really couldn't resist big boobs. But there was a certain music video that showed up often in his YouTube history.

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Veronica was in a bad mood, but she honestly expected to be more disgusted by this point. She didn't want to think about her son's lovers or crushes, but those are more palatable than his variety of kinks. And as a single woman, Veronica used a vibrator every week, so the feeling in her vagina was pleasantly familiar. She was getting hornier, but not enough to distract her. Overall, could be worse.

3. Which porn category does Sophie select most often?

A. BDSM
B. Lesbian
C. Interracial
D. Big Dick

Okay, this is what Veronica doesn't want to know about other people, but at least these were a stranger's potential preferences. She had no sense whatsoever what Sophie was in to, and she couldn't stop herself from glancing over at the taller girl. She saw Sophie quickly mark an answer and move on. Maybe it was the question about herself, maybe not. Veronica picked the second answer since that was the easiest to imagine and looked at the next question.

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Michelle was having a tough time. She hadn't taken a test in over a decade, and evidently she was rusty. If or when she ever got back to her life, she would be more understanding of her students. Sitting in such an uncomfortable chair while answering questions about topics she never studied made it quite difficult to focus. And that alien feeling down below was not helping, either. To top it all off, she now had to consider if her roommate had a fetish for her skin color. Think logically, Michelle, she told herself. Sophie probably has high standards, so that might extend to a man's package. What's next?

4. Veronica once spent a night in jail. What was she charged with?

A. Petty larceny
B. Public Urination
C. Aggravated assault
D. Driving under the influence

Logical, not emotional. Michelle had to think what she knew about Veronica, and that wasn't very much. The other mother seemed stressed about things other than being forced into a harem, so it wasn't a huge leap that she had been in trouble with the law. But she didn't seem like a violent person or a thief. Maybe Veronica was a recovering alcoholic? Michelle would learn soon enough.

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All things considered, Penelope thought the challenge was going pretty well so far. She had no confidence in her answers other than knowing her mother's biggest regret, but the process was oddly relaxing. Penelope was the rare student who preferred group projects as a means of evaluation, but the worst part of tests was studying for them, not actually taking them. Circling letters while being physically stimulated was calmer than arguing with her friend. But this was the last question before the vibrator turned up the heat, and by the sounds and feelings around her, a couple women were already there. The feeling of lust was building in the middle of the room, and against the walls.

5. What is Michelle's favorite kind of roleplay during sex?

A. Special delivery
B. Teacher/student
C. Damsel in distress
D. Stuck in the dryer

Welp, another one where Penelope had no idea. She really hoped it was teacher/student because that would make it easier to seduce the pretty older woman, but Penelope bet Michelle liked to separate her personal and professional lives. Michelle came across as rather vanilla but evidently that wasn't completely the case. Perhaps a trope based in old literature appeals to her theatrical mind.

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Alexis wanted no part of the whole competition, but this challenge was actually the most bearable aspect so far. Sure, Hector was sitting ahead of her with his signature look of confused and turned on, but he was easy to ignore at the moment. What couldn't be ignored was the vibrator and its higher level. The power had gone from a low throb to a constant buzz, and Alexis felt it rub all the around the inside of her pussy. Since she didn't really care where she finished in the challenge, she had no qualms letting herself enjoy the pleasure. A few of the women were moaning out loud, but Alexis was the loudest. "Uuuhhhhh!" The questions and side glances were secondary.

6. How often does Penelope masturbate?

A. Every week
B. Every month
C. Three times per week
D. Almost every night

Alexis was pleasantly surprised to see a question she was mostly sure she knew the answer to. Despite being very selective with her partners, Penelope had a high sex drive. She would often complain to Alexis about being horny in class or while doing homework and have to consciously push those feelings aside. When the two of them had sleepovers, Alexis overheard her friend a couple of times and didn't have the heart to bring it up until the following morning. Penelope must get off almost every night.

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If the goal was to win the challenge, then Carla was having a dreadful time achieving that goal. It was tough enough to focus with a vibrator in her pussy, but all the moans around her were incredibly distracting. There were seven attractive dames, and all of them either wore sexy clothing or were making the most delectable noises. Alexis was sitting right next to her and practically yelled in her ear. Carla could barely read the questions while fighting the urge to close her eyes. Rather than draw circles, her answers looked like jagged trapezoids. And there was still a long way to go.

7. When getting crossed, what is Alexis's drink of choice?

A. Bourbon
B. Hard Seltzer
C. Vodka
D. Beer

Carla was starting to recognize a pattern in the questions. A lot of them were sexual, but the throughline was really topics that the subjects most likely would not want the rest of the group to know about them. It's kind of democratic in a way if all of them seem like embarrassed, imperfect people. Or maybe these were just the tidbits Amelia cared about. Regardless, Alexis probably liked beer.

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Kristie really wished this was an obstacle course she was prepared for. Test taking did not get along with her, mainly because of this cold, lonely environment. It was just you and the uncaring page. And, in this case, lots of moaning. But Kristie could at least drown out the noise like she does on the soccer field, and writing while being stimulated wasn't so different from playing in adverse conditions. The really bothersome part was the judgmental stare Amelia adopted right in front of her, as if she knew whether Kristie's answers were correct or incorrect. Which she most certainly did.

8. What is Carla's favorite sex position?

A. 69
B. Missionary
C. Cowgirl
D. Doggy style

Unfortunately for Kristie, she had some first-hand knowledge of Carla in sexual situations. Even more unfortunately, the previous night did not provide the answer to the question. All of these were plausible, but Kristie felt that going with the stereotype was the likeliest option here.

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As usual, Hector felt conflicted about the ongoing proceedings. Seeing the eight women in his life (might as well start thinking of them that way) effectively masturbate was quite the sight, but he felt bad that this was another situation forced upon them, amidst the larger situation forced upon them. Their lives were now shaped like a target, where the inner rings might not look identical to the outer ones, but they had the same purpose in mind.

He had no idea what the questions were, but it was pretty easy to tell that the questions weren't so light. While Sophie was working robotically, Veronica and Michelle were visually reacting when he guessed they reached new questions. Kristie and Molly looked uneasily at the paper before them, and he even saw Kristie glance at the tests to either side of her. Hector really was rooting for all of them, and he was getting worried about the ones falling behind, mainly Carla.

Adding to the disconcerting events, some of the deities in the room were jerking off during the challenge, which bothered Hector, but he knew they couldn't do anything more. Even stranger, every so often Amelia would rapidly turn her head in his direction as if gazing into his soul. His dick was already rock hard, but it would jump at the host's actions. He thought pleasuring himself would be in poor taste, then he remembered he didn't have to have a penis at all if he didn't want to. Erica would still be horny, but at least the test takers wouldn't have a boner in their periphery. Maybe I should get some new pants that conceal more.

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While she enjoyed the feeling, the vibration was starting to get to Veronica. This concerned her, considering there were two more settings she had yet to encounter. And the questions were really piling on top of each other, putting all their secrets out in the open. How often her daughter masturbated was not her business. Again, she didn't want to think about her children in a sexual manner, but looking up, she saw her new daughter looking back at her. Erica clenched her thighs together, but she smiled and gave a supportive thumbs up. Veronica tilted her head, appreciative of the gesture. It was time to power through.

9. Which item does Molly most want to use during sex?

A. Collar
B. Rope
C. Nipple clamps
D. Handcuffs

Molly's comment at breakfast turned out to be prescient. She evidently had fetishes of her own. Based on the options here, she was probably interested in BDSM, so the option earlier would probably be incorrect for Sophie. Veronica assumed the ambitious girl had a power fantasy, so Veronica went back to change her answer.

"Uh ah uh," Amelia intervened while waggling a finger. She walked around and leaned over Veronica's desk, giving the horny woman a very generous view of cleavage. Amelia lowered her costumed glasses before speaking. "You are not allowed to change your answers, Ms. Karali. I will rip your paper up if you try again."

"Y-yes, Amelia. Ma'am." It took a lot to intimidate a single mother, but Amelia pulled it off with minimal effort.

"Keep working."

Veronica shot her eyes back down at her page and away from the scarily enticing sight. Right, sex items. A completely normal thing to ask on a test. Molly never struck Veronica as very experienced, so Veronica thought some fluffy handcuffs would be a good starting point.

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Michelle had picked up her pace somewhat. She wasn't working quickly, but she was getting used to the vibrator. That wouldn't last long though since the intensity was about to increase, and she would have to adjust again. But for this moment, she could think about the question at hand, and only the question at hand.

10. Kristie takes a pill on a regular basis. What is it for?

A. Anti-depressant
B. Birth control
C. Cramping
D. Migraines

Odd as it was to say, Michelle was relieved to consider her workout buddy's medical history. This was, of course, another privacy violation on Amelia's part, but it didn't feel as intrusive as the questions of a sexual nature. Kristie, as a young women, must be on birth control. Michelle assumed the six women younger than her all were on it. But given the difficulty of the test, that seemed too easy. Wait, Kristie plays soccer! She must deal with cramps all the time and receive frequent treatment.

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Wow, the third setting hit hard. Penelope thought she was prepared. She was not. The vibrator felt like a tiny basketball dribbling up and down and side to side within her vagina, causing her whole groin to shake. And there is still one more setting after this!? The harsher frequency changed her moans into fragile pants at a higher pitch. "Ah-ha-ah-uh-uhh!" Penelope was getting close, and it sounded like some others were as well. She twisted her head to see Carla bent over her desk, while Alexis was leaning back without a care in the world. Turning back, Penelope looked at her test with unfocused eyes.

11. Where is the most adventurous place Carla has had sex?

A. Library
B. Movie Theater
C. Mountain
D. Yacht

Another Carla question, and therefore another question where Penelope had no idea. Or rather, almost no idea. She's in Hector's program, so she liked books. And her transformation was based on liking movies. So Penelope thought the answer must be one of the first two, and sex would be more doable in a theater. I hope she wasn't caught.

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Molly was also struggling with the third tier. A vibrator was not her preferred method of masturbation, so even the first two settings made it hard to sit up straight. Now that the thing was going wild, Molly couldn't think about much else. To combat her physical state, she picked the test up and held it over her head while leaning back.

12. Where does Sophie have a tattoo on her body?

A. Back
B. Calf
C. Thigh
D. Sternum

This was tricky because the locations were often covered up, and Sophie had a sweater and jeans on yesterday. Molly didn't remember Sophie having a tattoo in high school, but the more extraverted woman only turned 18 in June, so this must have been a recent addition. Unless it's really small, the tattoo wouldn't be on her back, otherwise it would be visible behind a sports bra. None of the locations were exactly scandalous, making this a less-fraught question. But the thigh spot was at least a little steamy.

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"Ten minutes remaining!" Amelia called out in her scary, commanding voice.

Kristie was trying her best to keep pace. She really was. But she could sense she was falling behind. Sophie nearby seemed to be zipping through the questions with one hand in her pants, and Veronica seemed to have moved on from being rebuked by Amelia. But Kristie was stuck in this torturous seat answering questions mostly about strangers, and she didn't expect them to get any easier.

13. Where does Hector keep his porn stash?

A. Notetaking app
B. Folder marked "spreadsheet management"
C. In a shoebox
D. Hollowed-out book

The fact that Hector had a personal collection of porn was not exactly a revelation. If this was a yes or no question, Kristie certainly would have chosen "yes". But Amelia had to make it harder, and the options didn't exactly match up with each other. Kristie leaned over and whispered, "hey, Sophie." The studious woman did not respond in any way. "Sophie!" Kristie whisper shouted.

Michelle butted in, familiar with the attempt. "Keep to yourself, Kristie."

"You're not in charge here. Any idea for question 13?"

Instead of answering, Michelle abruptly turned to who was in charge. "Amelia, I must--hnnnn--report that Kristie is attempting to cheat on the test."

Amelia smirked, waiting for something like this to come up. "I see no acts of cheating."

Michelle looked baffled. "Haa...what do you mean?! She's asking for help."

Amelia raised her voice to ensure everyone in the room could hear. "I never specified that contestants had to write their quizzes by themselves. Kristie here is the only one who has taken initiative to work in collaboration."

Michelle huffed indignantly before returning to her own page. Sophie had looked up briefly to acknowledge what the instructor said before continuing her work. Alexis shouted out, "I like to drink vodka! Oh wait, we can't change our answers. Well, spoiler."

Despite the eventful exchange, Kristie was no closer to figuring out question 13, and she wasted a minute in the process. Gotta reason it out. Hector must watch on a computer, so only the first two options seem possible to Kristie. The hidden folder is too much of a cliche, so buried in the Notes app sounded right.

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Carla was falling further behind, at least on pacing. She could sense many others were in the last section since their bodies were convulsing, while she was merely rattling the seat with her legs and flopping over the desk. Kristie was huffing as if she was working out again. If only I heard those pants all night long. All right, must catch up now.

14. When did a friend of Michelle's order her a stripper?

A. 21st birthday
B. After a breakup
C. Bachelorette party
D. College graduation

The beautiful professor getting an eyeful of big booty was fun to picture, but this wasn't really that juicy a question. If Michelle had worked as a stripper, that would be quite the reveal. The question didn't even imply that Michelle went along with it. Alas, Carla concluded, the more straight-laced woman probably only joined the hedonists right before her wedding.

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Penelope still had no confidence in her answers, but she was trying her damn best to win. And as enjoyable as the vibrator was, it really made it tougher to read the questions. The letters were blending together, and she had to grip the edges of the cold desk just to keep her body partially still. Only a few more minutes of this.

15. When was the last time Veronica had sex?

A. Two months ago
B. One year ago
C. Four years ago
D. Seventeen years ago

Wow, just the question Penelope wanted to know about! She actually had wondered that on occasion since her mom hadn't been in a relationship since their dad died, but Penelope didn't really want to know the answer. Her new knowledge as a demigod sadly did not tell her concrete facts like this. Chances are, her mom must have found a partner at some point in the last few years. Now time for the final section.

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"Five minutes remaining!"

It was obvious to Erica when each woman hit the final section. They were having a whole-body experience, and the chairs could hardly contain them. Erica was getting more turned on despite having no sex toys at her own disposal, but she still wouldn't budge. Sophie had been so composed the whole time, but even she was slamming against the plastic chair back. Despite Amelia's warning, Alexis was eagerly licking off her own fingers instead of reading the next question. Erica suspected that a couple others in the group had wet spots in their pants, as well.

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"OOOHHHhhhhhh, huh, huh, huh."

Veronica had a mind-bending orgasm. One she hadn't felt in a very long time, if ever. Johnny was capable of some amazing things with his fingers, but this vibrator was truly wild. What was more startling to her was that the vibrator didn't let up at all. Her pussy gushed all of its fluids and got no chance to calm down. She had to refocus herself and finish the test. Just a few more questions.

16. What does Hector want to name his first daughter?

Finally, a question Veronica felt confident about that had nothing to do with her. But it could have something to do with me. Hector's favorite superhero was Wonder Woman, so he always had a fondness for the name Diana. Knowing what she knew now about her son, Veronica realized it made a lot of sense he looked up to a fictional character from a nation of busty warrior women.

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Sophie was close to the finish line. She had been able to use her powers of deduction to work through the multiple choice questions, but now she had to use some imagination, all while keeping her grasp on her seat. I better get a lot of victory points out of this.

17. Who was Hector's first crush? Assume he was old enough to understand what a crush was and recognize his own feelings. Include first and last name.

Okay, this was an interesting dynamic. The question was very straightforward, but it's been the only one with any kind of qualifier. Sophie assumed that eliminated a playground crush in kindergarten since he wouldn't know attraction. But at what age did he? 10? 12? Until graduation, they had been in school together since Sophie transferred in second grade. If she was his biggest crush in 12th grade, maybe she was in 4th, as well.

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Alexis always enjoyed tasting herself, and that was easily the highlight of the day. She knew she wasn't going to finish the test in time, but that didn't bother her. Her opinion of the challenge hadn't changed, and anyway, answering all 20 was only the tiebreaker. She could end up lucky on her guessing. "When in doubt, guess C" had gotten her through enough classes. But she didn't have that fallback plan anymore. Might as well cum again while taking a shot in the dark.

18. Is Hector currently in love?

Hmmm, this was also a change of pace. A yes-or-no question didn't exactly fit how open-ended questions work, but it seemed to fit the higher stakes that came with them. Thinking about her circumstances beyond her undulating pussy, Alexis thought of how Aphrodite is responsible for the whole experience. If the goddess of love wanted him here, then Hector must be in love, right?

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Michelle was not certain of any of her answers about other people, but she was certain she was shaking harder than she ever had before. Fortuitously for her, leaning over the desk gave her some extra cushion to prevent her from falling off the chair. Only two more to go.

19. Who is Hector most attracted to in the harem?

Ooh, this was a big question. Or was it, really? Hector/Erica (remember, same person) earnestly told the group after breakfast that he/she cared about all of them. Michelle fully believed that, and Hector also admitted to being attracted to all of them. So the answer to the question didn't really matter for group dynamics. But there was an answer. And did the initial transformations change the answer at all? Michelle was acutely aware she was prettier than herself two days ago, but the difference wasn't huge. In either case, the best friend and her new form made the most sense.

"One minute remaining!"

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Molly only had one question left. She knew she could finish in time, borrowing a sudden cardiac arrest from over stimulation. Looking around quickly, she could see a few people relaxing and near stillness. The vibrator must turn off when someone completes their quiz. That would be her in a matter of seconds.

20. If there is ever a ninth member of the harem, who would it be? Include first and last name.

Ugh, Amelia could ruin someone else's life. Every other question seems to have a definitive answer, so she must have a specific person in mind. But Molly knew better than anyone that Hector was attracted to so many women. It could easily be another girl from their grade, or someone he spoke to at a party once. Or, considering the current makeup of the harem, he might have a thing for an aunt or cousin.

Trying to reason out the answers hadn't seemed to work for Molly, but if there was no correct answer, maybe she was missing a clue. With the clock clicking down, Molly quickly looked over the quiz, and the answer hit her in the face: the woman who took his virginity would be the perfect fit. Molly scribbled down "Jennifer Perkins" right before Amelia slapped her hands on a desk in the front row, scaring Penelope.

"Your time is up! Pencils down and vibrators off!"