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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why does Marie and Amir's affair end?
(a) Her husband finds out.
(b) He moves to Pakistan.
(c) Amir gets engaged.
(d) Naseem finds out.

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

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

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

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

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

11. What does Marie get from the fridge for her and her husband at the end of the story?
(a) Leftover Chinese food.
(b) A couple Budweisers.
(c) Champagne.
(d) A couple Cokes.

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

13. How many affairs does Marie have after the first one with Amir?
(a) 3.
(b) 12.
(c) 7.
(d) None.

14. Where do Amir and Marie make love during their brief affair?
(a) In the office at night.
(b) On a chair in a vacant room.
(c) In a motel room bathroom.
(d) On the bed of the largest room.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Marie think before closing down the computer and deciding not to contact her friend?

2. For how may weeks of work is Marie's last paycheck?

3. What does Marie decide to do at the computer one day when she is filling in at the front desk for the owner?

4. How long does Marie work for Naseem after her affair with Amir?

5. What is Marie's husband doing when she returns home after her last day of work?

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