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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. What does Marie hope to buy herself as a retirement gift?
(a) A dress.
(b) A bottle of champagne.
(c) A watch.
(d) New shoes.
2. What does Father James think Amir was going through when Marie confessed her affair to him?
(a) A midlife crisis.
(b) A spiritual journey.
(c) A bout of depression.
(d) Drug withdrawals.
3. What is one thing Marie never managed to purchase, which would have made her work easier?
(a) Cleaning gloves.
(b) Comfortable work pants.
(c) A good pair of work shoes.
(d) An apron.
4. How old is Amir when he has an affair with Marie?
(a) 17.
(b) 20.
(c) 30.
(d) 45.
5. Of the women Marie worked with over the years, how many did she likely hate?
(a) 90%.
(b) Maybe 1 or 2.
(c) At least 50.
(d) Around half.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why do the motel guests typically not complain about dirty windows?
2. Who is Amir?
3. Where do Amir and Marie make love during their brief affair?
4. Aside from her age, in what ways does Marie feel she is different from other women Amir had dated?
5. How much does Marie weigh after 30 years of working at the motel?
Short Essay Questions
1. How old is Marie when she retires? What "peculiar honor" (8) does her boss give to her on her last day?
2. How much money does Marie earn in her final paycheck? How is this money received? How many weeks of work does her final pay cover? What happens when she gets to her car?
3. What is Marie's husband doing when she gets home? What work did he do and when did he retire?
4. What does Father James tell Marie about Amir and her relationship with him?
5. What does Marie say to Father James about her job in the section following the description of how her body has been impacted by her job? What does he say in response?
6. When describing Marie's body aches and pains from her work, what are some indications of her social status?
7. How will Marie and her husband support themselves financially in retirement?
8. How did Marie feel about her affair with Amir in the following years? How did Marie feel about the fact that she never cheated on her husband again?
9. Why does Marie want to work a full shift on her last day? What does she want to do for herself?
10. How does Marie feel about Evie's move? What does she keep as a memory of her friend?
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