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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. Who was Nunzie's friend that he started a construction business with?
(a) Richie.
(b) Joe.
(c) Roger.
(d) James.

2. Who set Laura up on her first date with Michael?
(a) Kim.
(b) Nancy.
(c) Annette.
(d) Janette.

3. What did Michael name his 36-foot Grand Banks trawler?
(a) The Parisian.
(b) Huntington Station.
(c) The Laura.
(d) Paddington Station.

4. How old was Laura when she met Kevin?
(a) 22.
(b) 20.
(c) 18.
(d) 25.

5. What television show did Steven talk about his father loving at his funeral?
(a) Sandford and Son.
(b) The Honeymooners.
(c) The Jeffersons.
(d) Mork and Mindy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Laura's best friend in junior high school?

2. To what restaurant did Laura take Maurice for his birthday in Chapter 14?

3. Whose songs did Michael show up with a CD of on his second date with Laura?

4. How long after Maurice Junior was born did Maurice and Meka split up?

5. Where did Maurice obtain his first Section 8 apartment after turning 18?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Maurice's parents die? How did their deaths impact him?

2. Describe Annette's family. Who are Annette's children and how old were they when they met Maurice?

3. What led to Maurice becoming homeless for a time? Where did he sleep?

4. What is the significance of the gift that Maurice gave to Laura on their first Christmas together?

5. Where did Maurice spend Christmas the year before he met Laura? What did he receive?

6. What did Laura get for Maurice on their first Christmas together?

7. Why did Maurice stay out of touch with Laura for several years?

8. What was Maurice's favorite aspect of Annette's home? Why?

9. Why did Maurice want to become a policeman?

10. How does Laura describe her first Thanksgiving with Maurice?

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