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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. What news does Frank share with Cleo after winning the Kapow! account?
(a) He is quitting his job.
(b) He is going to start a European office.
(c) He is leaving the advertising business.
(d) They will be working in South Africa next month.

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 both get contact lenses.
(c) They should start a protest against art school tuition hikes.
(d) They should go on a vacation together.

3. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what does Cleo reveal about her mother's fate during the argument between her and Frank?
(a) Her mother is suffering from an illness.
(b) Her mother is alive and well.
(c) Her mother is abusive.
(d) Her mother died by suicide.

4. In Chapter 12: "Still March," what activity does Anders suggest they do during their time together in Malibu?
(a) Watching a movie.
(b) Having a fancy dinner.
(c) Going to a party.
(d) Hiking Sandstone Peak with Thor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 10: "February," how does Anders feel about the art at the gallery in general?

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

3. In Chapter 8: "October," why does Cleo dance enthusiastically to her favorite song at the office holiday party?

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

5. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what happens to Cleo after she leaves the hotel?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In Chapter 10: "February," in what ways does the discussion between Anders and Christine about their son, Jonah, reflect their evolving relationship and the theme of parenthood in the chapter?

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

4. 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?

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

6. 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?

7. In Chapter 9: "January," discuss the changing dynamics of Frank and Cleo's relationship in this chapter. How does the argument and reconciliation highlight their individual struggles and the complexities of their love?

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

9. In Chapter 8: "October," how does the conversation between Cleo and Frank during their walk in the snow-covered park connect to the themes of Jewish heritage and permanence?

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

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