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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. Who did Otto plan to call the next time he sees the cat?
(a) The pound.
(b) The dog collector.
(c) The ASPCA.
(d) Mike Holstein.

2. What aches while Sophie is with Charlie?
(a) Her hand.
(b) Her head.
(c) Her heart.
(d) Her arm.

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

4. In which branch of the military did Charlie serve?
(a) Army.
(b) Air Force.
(c) Marines.
(d) Navy.

5. What does Mrs. Holstein like about the young generation?
(a) Their energy.
(b) Their intelligence.
(c) Their beauty.
(d) Their innocence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Otto do when the telephone rings after something is thrown through the window?

2. What does Sophie say her former lover gave to others freely?

3. What is the name of Mr. Bentwood's business partner?

4. What was thrown through the Holsteins' window?

5. Why did Sophie not want to go to the Holsteins' house at the beginning of the book?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why did the Bentwoods never have children?

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

4. What bothers Otto about his neighborhood? Why?

5. What does Charlie complain to Sophie about Bobby?

6. What does Sophie hear when Otto goes back to sleep after being woken up at 3:00 am?

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

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

9. What happens to the Bentwoods' house when they return from the party?

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

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