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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. According to Sam in Chapter 11, what must he and Kyle do?
(a) Fight to regain a sense of normalcy.
(b) Keep Kim’s memory alive.
(c) Keep moving forward.
(d) Visit Kim's grave daily.

2. What is the single word Kyle sees on the gravestone in Chapter 8?
(a) Peace.
(b) Remember.
(c) Goodbye.
(d) Beloved.

3. What is the name of Kyle’s girlfriend, as revealed in Chapter 1?
(a) Kylie.
(b) Kate.
(c) Kim.
(d) Kaitlin.

4. What party is Kyle attending as Chapter 1 begins?
(a) A birthday party.
(b) A graduation party.
(c) A prom party.
(d) A retirement party.

5. According to Marley in Chapter 11, what does the cherry blossom symbolize?
(a) A new start.
(b) Understanding.
(c) Generosity.
(d) Wonder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What game does Kyle play in Chapter 15?

2. What sorts of stories does Marley refuse to tell, as she explains in Chapter 10?

3. What pattern decorates the fuzzy white blanket in Chapter 5?

4. What is the name of Kyle’s best friend, as revealed in Chapter 1?

5. In Chapter 6, Lydia wants Kyle to plan what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Kyle arrives home in Chapter 4? What does he discover?

2. Which of Marley’s stories does Kyle read in Chapter 17? How does he react?

3. What happens when Kyle goes for a walk in Chapter 4? How does he react?

4. Describe Kyle’s new routine, as explained at the start of Chapter 6. How much time passes in this way?

5. What opportunity does Kyle pursue in Chapter 18? What opportunity does his mother give him?

6. What does Kyle prepare for his second dinner date with Marley in Chapter 17? How does Marley react?

7. Why does Kyle feel an overwhelming sense of guilt in Chapter 9? What does he vow to do?

8. Where does Kyle go in Chapter 8? What does he bring with him, and what does he discover when he gets there? What does he realize as a result?

9. Whom does Kyle discover in his home in Chapter 5? What notable object is also present, and what ultimately happens?

10. What information does Kyle learn about Marley in Chapter 10? Why does she refuse to give further details about this event?

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