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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. In Chapter 10: "February," how does Elijah react to the painting by Cleo that Anders shows him?
(a) He is unimpressed.
(b) He suggests it would be a good investment.
(c) He expresses interest in bidding on it.
(d) He praises its beauty.

2. In Chapter 8: "October," what is the immediate effect of Frank's mistaken introduction on Cleo?
(a) She feels angry and confrontational.
(b) She experiences self-doubt and confusion.
(c) She decides to leave the party.
(d) She dances with Frank's wife to ease the tension.

3. In Chapter 13: "Late March," why does Cleo say that she wishes she was joking during the argument between her and Frank?
(a) To emphasize her sense of humor.
(b) To lighten the mood.
(c) To mock Frank.
(d) To express her frustration with Frank.

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

5. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what is the setting at the beginning of the chapter?
(a) A mountain cabin.
(b) A hotel in France.
(c) A beach.
(d) A ski resort.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9: "January," what does Frank reveal to Eleanor about his personal life?

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

3. In Chapter 12: "Still March," how does Santiago reflect on the hunger for connection in the lives of the characters?

4. In Chapter 8: "October," what occupies much of Cleo's time in preparation for the office holiday party?

5. Who eventually finds Cleo on her way back to the hotel?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 7: "Late September," how does the reunion between Cleo and Frank represent a turning point in the chapter's narrative, and what does it signify for their relationship?

2. In Chapter 7: "Late September," how does the hotel balcony jump undertaken by Frank reflect his character's desire for thrill and unpredictability?

3. In Chapter 13: "Late March," how do Frank and Cleo's emotional struggles and inability to communicate effectively contribute to the escalating tension?

4. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what role does the bar turned makeshift club play in Cleo's journey of self-discovery?

5. In Chapter 8: "October," how does Cleo's new outfit symbolize her personal growth and transformation?

6. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what does the incident with the tapered candle during their argument symbolize in terms of Frank and Cleo's relationship, and how does it relate to the broader themes of the novel?

7. In Chapter 12: "Still March," what role does Santiago's walk with Thor play in illustrating the contrast between his inner conflict and his external surroundings?

8. In Chapter 8: "October," in what way does the dance to Cleo's favorite song at the office holiday party reflect her state of mind and emotional journey?

9. In Chapter 11: "Early March," how does Cleo's impulsive purchase of gardening supplies reflect her emotional state?

10. In Chapter 11: "Early March," how does the memory of Cleo's childhood experience with her mother tie into her transformation?

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