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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Eddie accompanies Ani inside her apartment, what object is he holding?
(a) A dog.
(b) A hat.
(c) A cane.
(d) An umbrella.

2. The character notes describing Ani state that to some people, Ani can seem a bit what?
(a) Arrogant.
(b) Brusque.
(c) Aloof.
(d) Brash.

3. Eddie is described as an "unemployed" (8) what?
(a) Taxi driver.
(b) Truck driver.
(c) Limousine driver.
(d) Plumber.

4. What does Jess do in order to cause John's body to "spasm and splay" (64)?
(a) She stands too close to John.
(b) She reaches for his shirt too quickly when she starts to undress him.
(c) She cooks food with a strong smell.
(d) She speaks too loudly.

5. How is Ani said to be pronounced in the text?
(a) Ah-NEE.
(b) Ah-nee.
(c) Ar-NEE.
(d) Annie.

6. In what city is Ani's new apartment located?
(a) Hoboken.
(b) Jersey City.
(c) Bayonne.
(d) Newark.

7. What action does Eddie take within the Prologue whenever he talks about his late wife?
(a) He buys drinks for those around him.
(b) He swears loudly.
(c) He takes out her picture.
(d) He cries.

8. What sound is heard outside that causes Ani to ask Eddie if she can just mail his belongings to him?
(a) A car horn.
(b) A woman's high, chattering voice.
(c) A scream.
(d) The click of high heels on pavement.

9. What cringe-worthy compliment does Eddie give to Ani, causing him to take an action to punish himself?
(a) He tells her that she has lost weight.
(b) He tells her that he likes her ride.
(c) He tells her that he likes her wheelchair.
(d) He tells her that she looks healthy.

10. What type of beverage is Eddie nursing within the prologue?
(a) A cup of tea.
(b) A glass of seltzer.
(c) A glass of tomato juice.
(d) A vodka tonic.

11. What college had Jess attended for her undergraduate degree?
(a) Brown.
(b) Harvard.
(c) Yale.
(d) Princeton.

12. What is Jess's answer when John asks her why she wants a job?
(a) To occupy her time.
(b) To provide a front for her illegal business.
(c) To give her somewhere to live.
(d) For the money.

13. Ani is described as a woman whose "world has not extended very far beyond" what area?
(a) West Jersey.
(b) North Jersey.
(c) North Jersey.
(d) South Jersey.

14. Once Eddie leaves Ani alone in her apartment, what activity does she undertake?
(a) She calls her nurse.
(b) She cries.
(c) She mimes playing the piano with her mobile fingers.
(d) She recites poetry she has memorized.

15. What parts of his body does John report as being unable to "stop [from] drawing // towards each other" (62)?
(a) His ankles and knees.
(b) His elbows and wrists.
(c) His eyes.
(d) His knees and elbows.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many months does Ani say it has been since she and Eddie have seen each other?

2. In what city had Ani lived with Eddie during their marriage?

3. Jess is described as the "child of a" (19) what?

4. Ani sarcastically tells Eddie that she has been thinking about trying what activity to improve her mood?

5. What items does Ani discover Eddie's girlfriend is about to bring to Eddie when he is still in Ani's apartment?

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