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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does John begin to panic after trying to call Martha at home?
(a) She does not answer.
(b) There is no dial tone.
(c) She sounds strange.
(d) A man answers.

2. Who does Deirdre say once was cruel to her, according to her account in the book?
(a) Her father.
(b) A boyfriend.
(c) Her ex-husband.
(d) Her brother.

3. What kind of person was Martha interviewing for her dissertation, a person who gave her insight into her son?
(a) Therapist.
(b) Magician.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Psychic.

4. How old is Martha when she discovers she is pregnant again?
(a) 25.
(b) 26.
(c) 28.
(d) 20.

5. What did Martha go into town to get when she had the incident with the moose?
(a) Pregnancy test.
(b) Milk.
(c) A new outfit.
(d) Pain killers.

6. What is the name of the other child that is frequently mentioned in this story?
(a) Julie.
(b) Katie.
(c) Mildred.
(d) Anna.

7. What has John brought back with him when he comes home from his business trip?
(a) Stomach virus.
(b) A book for Martha.
(c) Baby clothing.
(d) Jewelry.

8. What Martha need to get from University Health Services emergency center?
(a) Anti-diarrheal medicine.
(b) Antibiotics.
(c) IV fluids.
(d) Pain killers.

9. Who comes to the rescue of Martha when she realizes the state she is in?
(a) Deirdre.
(b) John.
(c) Sibyl.
(d) Anna.

10. Who does Martha forget about after getting to a safe place during the fire?
(a) Her rescuer.
(b) John.
(c) Katie.
(d) Sibyl.

11. What was the major problem that occurred when Martha was home alone with Katie?
(a) A large school bill was due.
(b) Dizziness.
(c) Lack of money.
(d) Severe morning sickness.

12. One of Martha's classmates misinterprets her comment about _________, which shows her that she is not the only one who isn't smart enough.
(a) Smurfs.
(b) Cabbage Patch Kids.
(c) Art.
(d) Troll dolls.

13. What does John decide to avoid as he is worried about his wife?
(a) Phone call.
(b) An assignment that's due.
(c) Business dinner.
(d) Class.

14. On what holiday do John and Martha bring dozens of books to study, according to her account in the book?
(a) Halloween.
(b) Thanksgiving.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Easter.

15. Who gives Martha the message about her test results?
(a) John.
(b) Nurse practitioner.
(c) Sibyl.
(d) Her doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name that John and Martha had first decided to call their new baby?

2. What did Martha find herself doing with John when she was on her own and not eating?

3. What does Martha feel pushing her on when she is in the stairwell and gets tired?

4. How old was the girl that pulled out of daycare at the last minute, one of many happy coincidences for the Becks?

5. The person Martha is interviewing says that Adam is hurt more by Martha being ________ than being open.

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