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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12: "Still March," how does Santiago feel about his role in his relationships?
(a) He sees himself as a sympathetic listener without an opinion.
(b) He believes he is the dominant one in his relationships.
(c) He is confident and assertive in his interactions.
(d) He considers himself the initiator of conflicts.

2. In Chapter 9: "January," what does Frank complain to Cleo about in the beginning of the chapter?
(a) Her ungratefulness and lack of appreciation.
(b) Her involvement in the art school tuition protest.
(c) Her obsession with their pet sugar glider. Answer: b) Her ungratefulness and lack of appreciation.
(d) Her inability to cook a good meal.

3. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what ultimately prompts Cleo to leave the makeshift club?
(a) She finds someone she knows at the club.
(b) he realizes it is getting late and wants to return to the hotel.
(c) She gets into a fight with one of the teenagers.
(d) She vomits after kissing a girl and inhaling marijuana.

4. In Chapter 9: "January," what career achievement does Frank celebrate?
(a) Becoming a famous artist.
(b) Winning the lottery.
(c) Getting a promotion at his job.
(d) Winning the Kapow! account for his advertising agency.

5. In Chapter 8: "October," during the walk in the snow-covered park, what topic do Cleo and Frank discuss?
(a) Their favorite holiday traditions.
(b) Their Jewish heritage and roots.
(c) Their plans for a winter vacation.
(d) Their upcoming business projects.

6. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what is the ultimate impasse reached during the argument between Frank and Cleo?
(a) They cannot agree on who had a more challenging past.
(b) They agree to seek therapy.
(c) They decide to separate.
(d) They realize they have both had difficult childhoods.

7. In Chapter 13: "Late March," how does Cleo react to Frank's statement about his mother?
(a) She laughs.
(b) She expresses sympathy.
(c) She agrees with him.
(d) She is disgusted.

8. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what emotions does Cleo experience while walking back to the hotel alone?
(a) Elation and triumph.
(b) Contentment and relief.
(c) Happiness and excitement.
(d) Fear and paranoia.

9. In Chapter 7: "Late September," how does Cleo feel about the simplicity of their hotel room?
(a) She finds it boring and uncomfortable.
(b) She wishes they had a room with a better view.
(c) She thinks it is too luxurious for her taste.
(d) She enjoys it and finds it cozy.

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

11. In Chapter 8: "October," what is the purpose of Cleo and Frank's meeting with a real estate client?
(a) To discuss a failed real estate project.
(b) To discuss potential opportunities for investment.
(c) To finalize a real estate deal.
(d) To prepare for the office holiday party.

12. In Chapter 12: "Still March," what revelation about Cleo's condition affects the dynamics between Santiago and Anders?
(a) Her engagement to Frank.
(b) Her plans to move away.
(c) Her self-harm and emotional struggles.
(d) Her desire for a new career.

13. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what traumatic event from the past haunts Frank when he closes his eyes?
(a) Losing his job.
(b) Witnessing his mother's death.
(c) A car accident.
(d) Seeing Cleo in pain.

14. In Chapter 11: "Early March," what is Cleo's motive for going to the gardening store?
(a) She needs to replace a blue orchid.
(b) She is looking for gardening tools.
(c) She is meeting someone there.
(d) She wants to buy flowers for a friend.

15. In Chapter 10: "February," why is Anders hesitant to move to LA for a job opportunity?
(a) Because he wants to stay close to his parents.
(b) Due to concerns about his son, Jonah.
(c) To avoid Cleo.
(d) Because he dislikes Los Angeles.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what does Frank use as a coping mechanism to deal with his emotional pain?

2. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what does Frank claim he wished for regarding his mother?

3. What does Cleo experience at the makeshift club where she joins the local teenagers?

4. In Chapter 11: "Early March," what happens when Cleo touches one of the orchids inside the hothouse?

5. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what does Cleo do when Frank decides to take the bet and jump from the hotel balcony?

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