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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do all of the pieces of Beverly's jewelry represent?
(a) Major life events.
(b) Special memories.
(c) Wishes or dreams.
(d) Ex lovers.

2. Which of the following characters seems more resigned to the end of an unfulfilling life?
(a) Brian.
(b) Felicity.
(c) Joe.
(d) Maggie.

3. What did Agnes decide to do to try and help Felicity?
(a) Tell her mom about Claire's problems every day.
(b) Get her some therapy to work through the problem.
(c) Write letters to Felicity and pretend they were from Claire.
(d) Admitted her to the hospital right away.

4. What technique does the author use to provide depth to the stories without adding a lot of additional dialogue?
(a) Additional characters.
(b) Outside interviewer.
(c) Flashbacks and memories.
(d) Encouragement from outsiders.

5. What is the first stage in the process of grieving?
(a) Acceptance.
(b) Bargaining.
(c) Anger.
(d) Denial.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mark say that Beverly has such an elevated position on the topic of the dying process?

2. What does Brian resolve to do?

3. Which of the following describes how Mark feels about Beverly's behavior?

4. What does Maggie do that symbolizes her acceptance of Joe's impending death?

5. What happens when Beverly and Mark rush to Brian's side?

(see the answer keys)

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