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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Eileen tell Alice she thinks humans lost their instinct for beauty?
(a) About 1980.
(b) About 1976.
(c) About 2005.
(d) About 1942.

2. Who was Simon's girlfriend in Paris?
(a) Natalie.
(b) Ardenne.
(c) Monique.
(d) Fiona.

3. Where does Eileen work?
(a) A law office.
(b) An accountancy firm.
(c) A hospital.
(d) A literary magazine.

4. How much was the first book deal Alice signed with an American publisher?
(a) $100,000.
(b) $1 million.
(c) $250,000.
(d) $500,000.

5. Who does Eileen sit with at the bar in Chapter 7?
(a) Henry.
(b) Paula.
(c) Richard.
(d) Simon.

6. In Chapter 11, why does Mary call Eileen?
(a) To tell her her childhood pet dog has died.
(b) To tell her her father has died.
(c) To ask her to try to talk to her sister Lola about Lola's wedding invitation list.
(d) To ask her to bring some groceries home.

7. How does Eileen feel about going to church with Simon?
(a) Angry.
(b) Strange at first, but then she develops a new perspective about him.
(c) Suspicious.
(d) Indifferent.

8. Where does Eileen meet Aidan?
(a) A bar.
(b) A party at her friend Ciara's house.
(c) Work.
(d) College.

9. What does Alice do after she and Felix have sex?
(a) Gets angry at him.
(b) Falls asleep immediately.
(c) Lights a cigarette.
(d) Goes for a walk.

10. What bad thing does Felix tell Alice he did about a year earlier that he regrets?
(a) Stole a car.
(b) Never called his brother back right before his brother died.
(c) Stole money.
(d) Brought a girl home who was still young enough to be in school.

11. Where does Alice live in Chapter 1?
(a) Her boyfriend's house.
(b) A big house that used to be a rectory.
(c) Her parent's house.
(d) An old barn.

12. How does Eileen tell Simon he looks in Chapter 3?
(a) Very happy.
(b) Terrible.
(c) Mature.
(d) So important she is afraid he might be assassinated.

13. What video does Felix show Alice in Chapter 13?
(a) One of a cute baby.
(b) One of a Llama.
(c) One of a rabbit.
(d) One of a raccoon.

14. What is Eileen's sister doing in the coming months in Chapter 3?
(a) Getting divorced.
(b) Having a baby.
(c) Emigrating.
(d) Getting married soon.

15. What does Alice tell Felix about Eileen?
(a) Eileen really needed a friend in college.
(b) Alice and Eileen are cousins.
(c) Eileen was always more popular and social.
(d) Eileen is very shy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Eileen's mother?

2. What does Alice tell Felix about Simon that surprises Felix?

3. What is Alice doing when Felix comes to see her in her room in Chapter 13?

4. Who did Felix lose in the previous year?

5. What does Eileen think is unusual about her first experience having intercourse?

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