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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When walking on the beach during his second date with Theresa, what does Garrett ask her about?
(a) Missing David.
(b) Wanting to date him.
(c) Missing Kevin.
(d) Seeing anyone.

2. How does Theresa contact the author of the article on messages in bottles?
(a) She calls him.
(b) She goes to meet him in person.
(c) She sends Deanna to speak with him.
(d) She faxes him.

3. When the course is set during their first voyage together, what does Garrett show Theresa?
(a) Maps of the area.
(b) The cabin.
(c) The landmarks in the area.
(d) How to steer the boat.

4. Why did Theresa's marriage end?
(a) Theresa wanted to move and begin writing for a new newspaper.
(b) Theresa's husband was cheating on her.
(c) Theresa was cheating on her husband.
(d) Theresa's husband passed away.

5. During Theresa's previous trip to the beach, what was Theresa's relationship status?
(a) Happily married.
(b) Recently divorced and having a difficult time finding someone to commit to a single mom with a child.
(c) Unhappily married and having an affair.
(d) Recently divorced and engaged.

6. Why is Theresa disappointed when searching for Garrett?
(a) She finds out he passed away.
(b) He does not seem to be there.
(c) She finds out he moved for the season.
(d) He does not want to speak with her.

7. What information do Garrett and Theresa exchange at the end of their first date?
(a) They exchange their names.
(b) They exchange their phone numbers.
(c) They do not exchange any information.
(d) They exchange all of their contact information.

8. What sparks Theresa's curiosity during her research on messages in bottles?
(a) A quote on a radio station.
(b) A quote about love.
(c) Nothing sparks Theresa's curiosity during her research.
(d) A quote in an article.

9. What does Garrett own that was mentioned in the letters Theresa found?
(a) Nothing that Garrett owns is mentioned in the letters.
(b) A local newspaper.
(c) A sailing vessel named Happenstance.
(d) A portion of Wilmington.

10. What does the person want who called Garrett the day following his first date with Theresa?
(a) A copy of an invoice.
(b) A jacket left on the dock.
(c) A jacket left on Happenstance.
(d) Help at the shop.

11. What does Garrett suggest Theresa do after she asks about the boat?
(a) Walk with him to his dive shop.
(b) Take a closer look at the boat so he can describe it to her.
(c) Take a closer look so he can corner her and ask her what she wants.
(d) Untie the boat from the dock so he can go sailing.

12. When Theresa and Garrett see each other for their second date, what does Theresa tell him about?
(a) Her job.
(b) Kevin.
(c) Deanna.
(d) Finding messages.

13. Where does Theresa head early in the morning following her arrival at Wilmington?
(a) Island Diving, Garrett's business.
(b) A coffee shop.
(c) The local newspaper.
(d) Garrett's home.

14. What is obvious about the man and woman in the message found by Theresa?
(a) That the man and woman were no longer in love.
(b) That the woman loved him deeply.
(c) That neither the man nor woman knew what love meant.
(d) That the man loves her deeply.

15. What do Theresa and Garrett agree to do after sailing for a while on their first date?
(a) They drop anchor and have dinner.
(b) They drop anchor and sight see.
(c) They go back to the dock.
(d) They continue sailing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Garrett think about while being with Theresa on his boat during their first date?

2. What is Garrett not bothered about while on his second date with Theresa?

3. How does Deanna treat Theresa?

4. What does Deanna promise if they publish the message?

5. According to the Prologue, why have messages in bottles been used for hundreds of years?

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