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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Andrew surprised not to find in Edith's dresser drawer?
(a) Mementos of Eden.
(b) Money.
(c) Family history.
(d) Valentine from Jim.

2. Where did Edith keep the gun after Andrew's father died?
(a) Basement.
(b) Kitchen closet.
(c) Laundry room.
(d) Bedroom.

3. What does T.J. feel about the new life Andrew is beginning?
(a) Worry.
(b) Skepticism.
(c) Envy.
(d) Disgust.

4. Where does T.J. serve dinner when Andrew visits?
(a) Dining room.
(b) Kitchen.
(c) T.V. trays in den.
(d) Deck.

5. What dazes Andrew when he steps into T.J.'s foyer?
(a) Loud music.
(b) Chandelier.
(c) Mirrored walls.
(d) Friendly dog.

6. What is the weather like when Andrew goes for a walk the night he finds a dog in the road?
(a) Cold.
(b) Foggy.
(c) Stormy.
(d) Calm.

7. Why did Eden never say no to Jim?
(a) It was what she had to offer him.
(b) She felt scared.
(c) She felt it was her fault.
(d) She didn't understand what was happening.

8. Where does T.J. say he has to go when he's helping Andrew fix up a house?
(a) To show a house.
(b) His son's soccer game.
(c) To a real estate closing.
(d) To the bank for a loan.

9. Where did Andrew's father hide the gun after Jim was killed?
(a) In the attic.
(b) In his garage.
(c) In his closet.
(d) Under the house.

10. What does T.J. ask Andrew to do with him around 4 p.m. the day they are fixing up a house together?
(a) Go to a baseball game.
(b) Have dinner with Eden.
(c) Go for a run.
(d) Meet at a bar.

11. What are Andrew and T.J. fixing up at the end of the novel?
(a) Dining room.
(b) Bedroom.
(c) Porch.
(d) Lawn mower.

12. Why does Eden tell Andrew not to bring her anything in Chapter 4?
(a) She does not want to be in debt to Andrew.
(b) Edith will know he's been there.
(c) She does not need anything.
(d) She does not like gifts.

13. What is one of the things Andrew thinks about doing with Eden in New York City at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Going to a concert and listening to a piano.
(b) Going to a museum.
(c) Attending a political rally.
(d) Watching fireworks.

14. Why does Andrew think that T.J. doesn't look well at the end of the novel?
(a) He winces when he coughs.
(b) He moves slowly.
(c) He is pale and has new vertical lines on his face.
(d) He eyes look bright and feverish.

15. Where does Andrew bury the dog?
(a) In the field.
(b) By the sunflowers.
(c) By the side of the road.
(d) Under the hydrangea tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Eden tell Andrew about Jim in Chapter 5?

2. Who built a box for the gun?

3. What does Andrew say hits his thighs and calves?

4. What is the light like in Eden's room at the end of Chapter 5?

5. Why does Andrew say he wants to go out on T.J.'s deck while they are eating dinner?

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