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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. How old are the Bentwoods in this book?
(a) In their 50's.
(b) In their 40's.
(c) In their 20's.
(d) In their 30's.

2. How does Sophie say her former lover feels to her as she falls asleep?
(a) Near enough to touch.
(b) A twinge in her breast.
(c) Far away.
(d) A memory.

3. What does Charlie want Otto to admit about their falling out?
(a) It can be healed.
(b) It was important.
(c) It was his fault.
(d) It is hurtful.

4. Where did Sophie and Francis first meet alone?
(a) His apartment.
(b) A park.
(c) The library.
(d) The office.

5. Where did Sophie see the cat?
(a) Near the front entrance.
(b) At her back door.
(c) In the barn.
(d) In an alley.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Sophie blame for being bitten by the cat?

2. Which of Sophie's friends does Otto hate?

3. How does Sophie say Otto compares with Charlie?

4. Who did Otto plan to call the next time he sees the cat?

5. What is Francis's occupation?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Charlie complain to Sophie about Bobby?

2. Why did Sophie feel so rushed to get home while she is out alone with Charlie?

3. What did Sophie do when she saw the stray cat at her back door?

4. What secret did Sophie tell Mike at the Holsteins' party?

5. What does Sophie say about Francis as she falls asleep?

6. Why is Otto so upset with his business partner at the beginning of the book?

7. What purchase did Sophie make at the beginning of the book?

8. Why did Sophie tell Charlie she had not seen a doctor about her hand yet?

9. What does Sophie say when she compares Charlie and Francis?

10. What does Sophie say had changed about her with age?

(see the answer keys)

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