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

2. In Chapter 11: "Early March," what childhood memory does Cleo recall during her transformation
(a) Her favorite childhood pet.
(b) A school dance.
(c) A moment with her mother and an indigo-blue sky.
(d) A family vacation.

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

4. In Chapter 10: "February," what does Anders contemplate when he looks at the oil painting by Cleo?
(a) How much it is worth.
(b) Its artistic flaws.
(c) The name of the artist.
(d) If he should bid on it.

5. In Chapter 10: "February," what is the title of the website creator, Elijah's, cult-followed website?
(a) Reviewing the Reviewers.
(b) Art Lovers' Paradise.
(c) Art Reviewer's Delight.
(d) Art Critics Unite.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13: "Late March," how does Cleo react to Frank's statement about his mother?

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

3. In Chapter 10: "February," why is Anders hesitant to move to LA for a job opportunity?

4. In Chapter 12: "Still March," what revelation about Cleo's condition affects the dynamics between Santiago and Anders?

5. In Chapter 8: "October," what is the purpose of Cleo and Frank's meeting with a real estate client?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 8: "October," what does the awkward introduction and mistaken name exchange between Cleo and Frank's wife reveal about Cleo's sense of identity and her relationship with Frank?

3. In Chapter 12: "Still March," how does the revelation of Cleo's self-harm affect the dynamics between the characters, and what does it suggest about the impact of past actions on the present?

4. In Chapter 12: "Still March," what significance does the airport chapel hold for Santiago, and how does his visit reflect his inner journey and quest for personal growth?

5. In Chapter 10: "February," what does Anders' initial terror and later longing for a more open relationship with Cleo reveal about the complexities of his emotions and the consequences of his affair?

6. In Chapter 7: "Late September," in what ways does the dark and ominous walk back to the hotel symbolize Cleo's internal conflict and her fear of the unknown?

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

8. In Chapter 13: "Late March," how does alcohol serve as a coping mechanism for Frank and what does it reveal about his character and emotional state?

9. In Chapter 9: "January," explore the theme of ambition and success in the chapter. How does Frank's career achievement impact his relationship with Cleo and his personal identity?

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

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