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

2. In Chapter 8: "October," what does Cleo's new outfit symbolize?
(a) Her preference for casual attire.
(b) Her aspiration for self-improvement.
(c) Her financial success.
(d) Her desire to avoid the holiday party.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9: "January," what does the sugar glider symbolize?

2. In Chapter 8: "October," during the walk in the snow-covered park, what topic do Cleo and Frank discuss?

3. In Chapter 12: "Still March," how does Santiago feel about the homeless population in Venice?

4. In Chapter 13: "Late March," how does the chapter end in terms of Frank and Cleo's relationship?

5. In Chapter 8: "October," how does the snow-covered park at the end of the chapter connect to the chapter's themes?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 10: "February," how does the job opportunity in LA symbolize Anders' internal conflict and his considerations for the future, especially in relation to his relationship with Cleo and his son Jonah?

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

4. 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?

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

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 9: "January," analyze the significance of Cleo's involvement in the art school tuition protest. How does her commitment to activism reflect her character and values?

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

9. 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?

10. 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?

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