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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time does Fenno get up in Chapter 2?
(a) 11 o'clock.
(b) 8 o'clock.
(c) 9 o'clock.
(d) 10 o'clock.

2. In 1986, where could Ralph have gotten Fenno a job interview?
(a) Augustana.
(b) Hollins.
(c) Cornell.
(d) Grinnell.

3. What music is Dennis playing as he cooks in Chapter 5?
(a) Beatles.
(b) Elton John.
(c) Moody Blues.
(d) Kansas.

4. What is painted inside the ceramic bowl that Marjorie buys?
(a) Olive tree.
(b) Sheep.
(c) Octopus.
(d) Daisies.

5. How many dogs were left after Paul's wife died?
(a) Eight.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

6. What was Lil's job after she finished university?
(a) Teaching English.
(b) Accountant.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Teaching history.

7. How long after opening the bookstore, was Fenno's shop showing a decent profit?
(a) 1 1/2 years.
(b) 13 months.
(c) 20 months.
(d) A year.

8. What did Fenno buy when Armand's sister sold his belongings?
(a) Armoire.
(b) Leather couch.
(c) Velvet settee.
(d) Dining table.

9. By the time Paul has spent ten days in Greece, how many Greek words can he say?
(a) 3.
(b) 6.
(c) 9.
(d) 4.

10. In Chapter 1, who tells Paul that he needs time?
(a) Angela, an accountant from London.
(b) Rebecca, a professor from Ireland.
(c) Marjorie, a schoolmistress from Devon.
(d) Megan, a waitress from Wales.

11. How old is Paul when he dies?
(a) 74.
(b) 77.
(c) 69.
(d) 81.

12. In 1986 how many of Fenno's friends died of complications of AIDS within the past year?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

13. What month did Fenno's bookstore open?
(a) May.
(b) June.
(c) August.
(d) July.

14. How old was Fenno in 1986?
(a) 31.
(b) 33.
(c) 29.
(d) 27.

15. How old are Paul's sons?
(a) 40.
(b) 20.
(c) Mid-30s.
(d) Mid-20s.

Short Answer Questions

1. What day did Armand die?

2. What was the name of Paul's wife?

3. How many acres did Colin Swift own?

4. In Chapter 5, when does Dennis say that he visited his dad in Greece?

5. What family member of Paul's wife used to have collies on the farm?

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