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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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 in the carpet.
(c) A stain on the chair.
(d) A stain on the bedding.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. How much does Marie weigh after 30 years of working at the motel?
(a) 95 pounds.
(b) 200 pounds.
(c) 235 pounds.
(d) 145 pounds.

15. What did Marie promise Father James she would do after she confessed her affair to him?
(a) Find a new job.
(b) Tell Naseem.
(c) Tell her husband.
(d) Apologize to Amir.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Marie collapse on the sidewalk in pain one day after work?

2. How many women does Marie believe she must have worked with over the three decades at the motel?

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

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

5. Why did Marie shake her head when Amir tried to push her onto the motel room bed?

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