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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) I've never worked in a coal mine.
(c) Of course it's not.
(d) Maybe it is.

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

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

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

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

6. 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.

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

8. What does Marie decide to do at the computer one day when she is filling in at the front desk for the owner?
(a) Search for Evie.
(b) Look for a new job.
(c) Search for Amir.
(d) Get a FaceBook page.

9. How long does Marie and Amir's affair last?
(a) 6 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 6 days.
(d) 6 weeks.

10. How old is Amir when he has an affair with Marie?
(a) 30.
(b) 20.
(c) 45.
(d) 17.

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

12. 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.

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) Home equity.
(d) Her husband's pension.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Marie and Amir's affair end?

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

4. Where did Marie's husband work before his recent retirement?

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

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