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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. What type of container holds the ashes for Paul?
(a) Grecian urn.
(b) Plastic box.
(c) Wooden box.
(d) Chinese urn.

2. When Paul met his wife, what was the name of the dog she had?
(a) Kade.
(b) Marcus.
(c) Phillips.
(d) Hunter.

3. Years ago, where did Paul admire a ruined temple with his son and a group of journalists?
(a) Brazil.
(b) Italy.
(c) Spain.
(d) Guatemala.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, who tells Paul that he needs time?

2. In Chapter 3, what color shirt does Paul wear that he washed by hand the night before?

3. What was the name of Malacy's bird?

4. Where did Armand's sister live?

5. How many acres did Colin Swift own?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are some sketches that Fern shows Paul?

2. Why did Mal ask Fenno to be his health proxy?

3. How and where does Paul die?

4. How many dogs were left after Maureen died, and what happened to them?

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

6. Who was Tony Best?

7. How did Ralph and Fenno happen to find Armand dead at one of his bistro tables?

8. How long were Paul and Maureen married before they had children, and why did it take so long?

9. What is the favorite piece that Marjorie buys on the trip to Greece?

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

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