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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Martha find herself doing with John when she was on her own and not eating?
(a) Reading.
(b) Making love.
(c) Singing.
(d) Walking.

2. What was the result of the alfa fetal protein test that Martha took before the holiday?
(a) Unclear.
(b) High.
(c) Normal.
(d) Low.

3. What does the hospital say is the prognosis of Martha's baby after she has been checked out?
(a) The baby is deformed.
(b) Healthy.
(c) The baby needs oxygen.
(d) The baby's heart is beating irregularly.

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

5. Who does Sibyl bring with her the next time that she goes to see Martha at her apartment?
(a) John.
(b) Deirdre.
(c) Anna.
(d) Terrence.

6. Where is the grocery store that Martha could go to located in relation to her home?
(a) Across the street.
(b) The school.
(c) The shopping center up the road.
(d) The lobby.

7. What were Martha's students unhappy about, according to her account in the book?
(a) Her pregnancy.
(b) Her absences.
(c) Their term paper grades.
(d) Her appearance.

8. Who came to Deirdre's rescue when she was faced with a difficult time, as Martha is?
(a) No one.
(b) A friend.
(c) Her mother.
(d) An old woman.

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

10. How long was Martha left home alone with Katie when John was at his job assignment?
(a) Three weeks.
(b) Two weeks.
(c) Seven days.
(d) Four days.

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

12. Where is John when the apartment fire happens, so he knows nothing of the event?
(a) Singapore.
(b) Tokyo.
(c) Beijing.
(d) Hanoi.

13. What does Martha have to do in addition to taking courses in order to get her PhD?
(a) Teach a course.
(b) Write a research paper.
(c) Work in financial aid.
(d) Work at the library.

14. Martha finds it amusing that she is not the only one who feels they are _________ their way through school.
(a) Faking.
(b) Guessing.
(c) Jumping.
(d) Doomed on.

15. What does Martha feel pushing her on when she is in the stairwell and gets tired?
(a) A voice.
(b) A hand.
(c) Her mother's perfume.
(d) Katie's screams.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Martha discover the next day that reminds her of the incident in the stairwell?

2. How long does Sibyl stay with Martha in order to make sure that she is okay?

3. Who does Martha decide to call in order to have a place to stay until their apartment is safe again?

4. What does Martha find out about her rescuer in the days to come?

5. Where does Martha go shopping for clothing that is heavier and less form fitting?

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