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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. What rumors does Fred confirm to Vinnie?
(a) That he is dying.
(b) That he is returning to the United States.
(c) That he and Rosemary have split.
(d) That he and Rosemary are engaged.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 12, how long has it been since Vinnie heard from Chuck?
(a) One month.
(b) Three days.
(c) One week.
(d) Two weeks.

3. In what condition is Mrs. Harris when Fred finds her?
(a) Drunk.
(b) Dead.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Frantic.

4. Why does Fred not approach Vinnie about Rosemary?
(a) Vinnie won't answer her phone.
(b) Vinnie probably does not understand romantic love.
(c) Vinnie has gone back to the United States.
(d) Vinnie is angry with Fred.

5. When does Vinnie find Chuck annoying?
(a) When he calls her ma'am.
(b) When he wears cowboy boots.
(c) When he declares Vinnie a nice person.
(d) When he speaks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mrs. Harris, really?

2. When Fido leaves Chuck in Chapter 12, where does he go?

3. What is Vinnie watching when she remembers the party she must attend?

4. Where does Roo want to rendezvous with Fred?

5. How does Vinnie feel about Chuck knowing about his condition and not taking precautions?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Vinnie's thoughts at the professional symposium she attends at the beginning of Chapter 11.

2. Why is Fred so bitter at the beginning of Chapter 10?

3. Why do you think Fido shrinks and waits outside when Vinnie enters her flat at the end of the novel?

4. Describe the events that lead up to Jakie saying his first word.

5. How has Chuck changed from the beginning to the end of the book?

6. Describe Edwin's interaction with Fred at Rosemary's house in Chapter 11.

7. By the time Chuck leaves his belongings with Vinnie when he returns to Wiltshire in Chapter 7, how has his relationship with Vinnie changed from the beginning of the book?

8. What does Vinnie fantasize about the polar bears while she is visiting the London Zoo with her cousins?

9. Describe the symbolism Fred takes from the postcard he finds from Roberto Frank.

10. Explain the events that take place when Fred gets to Holland Park.

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