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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who eventually finds Cleo on her way back to the hotel?
(a) A police officer.
(b) A local artist.
(c) Frank.
(d) A fellow tourist.

2. In Chapter 9: "January," what does Frank suggest to Eleanor at the end of their conversation?
(a) They should open a wine bar.
(b) They should start a protest against art school tuition hikes.
(c) They should go on a vacation together.
(d) They should both get contact lenses.

3. In Chapter 10: "February," how does Anders feel about the art at the gallery in general?
(a) He cannot decide.
(b) He is completely uninterested.
(c) He finds it somewhat appealing.
(d) He loves it all.

4. In Chapter 12: "Still March," why does Santiago visit the airport chapel?
(a) To pray for his upcoming flight.
(b) To meet with Cleo.
(c) To attend a Mass.
(d) To seek inner strength and guidance.

5. In Chapter 12: "Still March," why does Anders cry?
(a) Due to Santiago's criticism.
(b) Because he lost Thor.
(c) Because of the beautiful view.
(d) Because of his love for Cleo.

6. In Chapter 9: "January," what does the sugar glider symbolize?
(a) Innocence and vulnerability.
(b) Ambition and career growth.
(c) Independence and freedom.
(d) Wealth and success.

7. In Chapter 9: "January," what does Frank reveal to Eleanor about his personal life?
(a) His plans to open a European office.
(b) His successful career.
(c) His struggles with alcohol.
(d) His passion for art.

8. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what does Frank use as a coping mechanism to deal with his emotional pain?
(a) Meditation and yoga.
(b) Therapy.
(c) Prescription medication.
(d) Alcohol.

9. In Chapter 9: "January," how does Frank feel during his argument with Cleo?
(a) Happiness and relief.
(b) Tenderness and compassion.
(c) Anger and power.
(d) Shame and remorse.

10. In Chapter 7: "Late September," why does tension arise between Cleo and Frank in the chapter's opening scene?
(a) Cleo suggests they extend their honeymoon by a few days.
(b) Cleo wants to take a bet, but Frank disapproves.
(c) Frank wants to go sightseeing, but Cleo prefers to stay in their room.
(d) Frank decides to leave the hotel without Cleo.

11. In Chapter 9: "January," why does Cleo get upset during the argument with Frank?
(a) She wants him to spend more time with their pet sugar glider.
(b) She does not want to go to the bar with him.
(c) She accuses him of neglecting her.
(d) She believes he's too successful.

12. In Chapter 12: "Still March," how does Santiago reflect on the hunger for connection in the lives of the characters?
(a) He highlights their genuine and meaningful relationships.
(b) He believes the characters are content with their relationships.
(c) He believes the characters struggle with loneliness and the desire for meaningful connections.
(d) He thinks their physical appearance doesn't impact their connections.

13. What does Cleo experience at the makeshift club where she joins the local teenagers?
(a) She dances, drinks, and feels carefree.
(b) She enjoys a quiet evening.
(c) She has a heated argument with Frank.
(d) She meets an art collector.

14. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what does Cleo do when Frank decides to take the bet and jump from the hotel balcony?
(a) She jumps with him.
(b) She enthusiastically encourages him to go for it.
(c) She leaves the hotel without saying anything.
(d) She pleads with him not to jump.

15. In Chapter 8: "October," how does the snow-covered park at the end of the chapter connect to the chapter's themes?
(a) It represents Cleo's indifference to her surroundings.
(b) It symbolizes Cleo's avoidance of change.
(c) It reflects themes of renewal and transformation.
(d) It signifies Cleo's desire to leave the past behind.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what does Cleo reveal about her mother's fate during the argument between her and Frank?

2. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what emotions does Cleo experience while walking back to the hotel alone?

3. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what traumatic event from the past haunts Frank when he closes his eyes?

4. In Chapter 11: "Early March," what childhood memory does Cleo recall during her transformation

5. In Chapter 12: "Still March," how does Santiago feel about Anders' knowledge regarding Cleo's situation?

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