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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Suzanne have time to examine her life?
(a) She has to take time off work when she is pregnant.
(b) In having to be off her broken foot for a couple weeks.
(c) In recovering from coronary bypass surgery.
(d) She is in therapy after her husband dies.

2. What does Suzanne love about her new situation?
(a) The fresh air.
(b) The friendly people.
(c) Being near the ocean.
(d) Being a country doctor.

3. Besides a written record, what other type of record does Suzanne wish her son to have of his life?
(a) Photographic.
(b) None.
(c) Video.
(d) Recordings.

4. Where do Matt and Katie go after working until noon?
(a) Some museums.
(b) To a Cuban cafe.
(c) Sailing.
(d) A Broadway musical.

5. What does Katie receive on July 19th?
(a) A diary.
(b) A box of chocolates.
(c) A postcard.
(d) A rose.

Short Answer Questions

1. What of Matt's is Katie editing?

2. Where does Suzanne find Matt Harrison the next day?

3. What does Katie do when she takes a break from reading?

4. What has Katie done to make her home cozy?

5. What message does Katie leave on Matt's answering machine?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Michael end the relationship with Suzanne?

2. What did Matt do for Katie during the month of June?

3. Where do Matt and Katie go the next day after working until noon?

4. What had Katie done on July 19th, and what had she received the same day?

5. How does Suzanne describe her new life?

6. What does Katie realize as she slams the diary shut and what does she need?

7. How does Katie take comfort while dealing with her emotions?

8. Describe Suzanne's relationship with Michael Bernstein.

9. How does Suzanne change her life after Michael leaves her?

10. What has Katie admitted to herself about Suzanne?

(see the answer keys)

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