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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Father James say when Marie said her work was hard, but it was not like working in a coal mine?
(a) It is worse.
(b) Of course it's not.
(c) Maybe it is.
(d) I've never worked in a coal mine.

2. 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.

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

4. What does Marie clean in the motel room on her final day of work that does not often get cleaned?
(a) The curtains.
(b) The windows.
(c) The closet.
(d) The shower.

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

6. How much is Marie's last paycheck worth?
(a) $300.
(b) $1000.
(c) $450.
(d) $600.

7. What word is used to describe Marie's feelings of guilt about her affair with Amir after Naseem sells the motel?
(a) Invisible.
(b) Constant.
(c) Vestigial.
(d) Crushing.

8. How long had Marie been working at the motel when she developed feelings for Amir?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 20 years.
(c) 30 years.
(d) 2 years.

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

10. How old is Marie when she retires?
(a) 59.
(b) 63.
(c) 78.
(d) 73.

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

12. What does Father James think Amir was going through when Marie confessed her affair to him?
(a) A spiritual journey.
(b) A midlife crisis.
(c) Drug withdrawals.
(d) A bout of depression.

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

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

15. Why did Marie shake her head when Amir tried to push her onto the motel room bed?
(a) She was married.
(b) He was married.
(c) She did not want to mess the bed.
(d) She did not want to sleep with him so soon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Aside from her age, in what ways does Marie feel she is different from other women Amir had dated?

2. How much does Marie weigh after 30 years of working at the motel?

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

4. What does Marie hope to buy herself as a retirement gift?

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

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