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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Marie collapse on the sidewalk in pain one day after work?
(a) She had food poisoning.
(b) She has painful bunions from her shoes.
(c) She twisted her ankle.
(d) She has torn muscles in her back from work.

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

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

4. 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 midlife crisis.
(d) A bout of depression.

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

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

7. 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.

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

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

10. How old is Marie when she has an affair with Amir?
(a) 25.
(b) 45.
(c) 30.
(d) 62.

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do the motel guests typically not complain about dirty windows?

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

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

4. What did Father James say when Marie said her work was hard, but it was not like working in a coal mine?

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

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