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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Marie think before closing down the computer and deciding not to contact her friend?
(a) Everything is temporary.
(b) Maybe they were never friends.
(c) She has no time for friends.
(d) She will visit Flagstaff soon.

2. What does Marie sometimes wonder about Evie?
(a) If she was a spy.
(b) If she maybe died.
(c) How she could have left her like that.
(d) If she was in witness protection.

3. What does Naseem do after selling the motel?
(a) Buy a larger motel.
(b) Move to Pakistan.
(c) Buy a mansion.
(d) Move to Reno.

4. Of the women Marie worked with over the years, how many did she likely hate?
(a) Maybe 1 or 2.
(b) Around half.
(c) At least 50.
(d) 90%.

5. What is one thing Marie never managed to purchase, which would have made her work easier?
(a) A good pair of work shoes.
(b) Comfortable work pants.
(c) Cleaning gloves.
(d) An apron.

6. What did Marie believe about the Italian woman she worked with who had to be taught how to use a vacuum?
(a) She had a developmental disability.
(b) She was in the witness protection program.
(c) She was a spy.
(d) She was lazy.

7. Who is Amir?
(a) Evie's son.
(b) Marie's son.
(c) Naseem's son.
(d) Olga's son.

8. What "peculiar honor" (8) is Marie given on her last day of work?
(a) She is told she can just spray her mint soap and leave.
(b) She is told she only needs to clean one room.
(c) She is told she supervise only and does not need to clean.
(d) She is told she does not have to clean any bathrooms.

9. Why do the motel guests typically not complain about dirty windows?
(a) They do not open the curtains.
(b) The windows are never dirty.
(c) They know the staff will not care.
(d) Most rooms do not have windows.

10. How many tries does it take for Marie's car to start on her last day of work?
(a) 9.
(b) 1.
(c) It never starts.
(d) 4.

11. Aside from her age, in what ways does Marie feel she is different from other women Amir had dated?
(a) She is overweight.
(b) She is uneducated.
(c) She is white.
(d) She is poor.

12. What does Marie hope to buy herself as a retirement gift?
(a) New shoes.
(b) A bottle of champagne.
(c) A dress.
(d) A watch.

13. In addition to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, what does Marie think will help them survive retirement?
(a) Good luck.
(b) Their 401K.
(c) Her husband's pension.
(d) Home equity.

14. What is the final thing Marie cleans in the motel room on her last day of work?
(a) A stain on the ceiling.
(b) A stain on the bedding.
(c) A stain in the carpet.
(d) A stain on the chair.

15. What is Marie's husband doing when she returns home after her last day of work?
(a) Ordering pizza.
(b) Watching the news.
(c) Taking a nap.
(d) Cooking her a celebratory dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marie get from the fridge for her and her husband at the end of the story?

2. How old is Amir when he has an affair with Marie?

3. Where do Amir and Marie make love during their brief affair?

4. How many affairs does Marie have after the first one with Amir?

5. What word is used to describe Marie's feelings of guilt about her affair with Amir after Naseem sells the motel?

(see the answer keys)

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