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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. At the beginning of Chapter 3, what time is the ferry scheduled to leave?
(a) 1 o'clock..
(b) 2 o'clock..
(c) 10 o'clock..
(d) 11 o'clock.

2. How old was Paul when he met his wife?
(a) 25.
(b) 24.
(c) 31.
(d) 29.

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

4. What was Paul's rank during the war?
(a) Major.
(b) Sergeant.
(c) Lieutenant.
(d) Captain.

5. What year is it in Chapter 1?
(a) 1994.
(b) 1989.
(c) 1990.
(d) 1986.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Paul when he dies?

2. Years ago, where did Paul admire a ruined temple with his son and a group of journalists?

3. Including Paul, how many people are on the tour to Greece?

4. What music is Dennis playing as he cooks in Chapter 5?

5. What flowers were flattened to build kennels for Paul's wife's dogs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Dennis's family like?

2. Who was Malachy Burns?

3. Why did Maureen kill two puppies in Chapter 2?

4. What was a major expenditure in furnishing the bookstore, and why was it a wise investment?

5. Where did Paul meet his wife?

6. What is inside the envelope that Fenno finds addressed to him in his father's desk?

7. What are some sketches that Fern shows Paul?

8. What other option did Fenno have instead of opening the bookstore with Ralph?

9. What does Paul do for a living, and how does he like his job?

10. How and where does Paul die?

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