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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Violette identify in some ways with characters in her favorite novel?
(a) It is about a cemetery keeper.
(b) It is about unrequited love.
(c) It is about someone who lost a child.
(d) Some of the characters are orphans, and she was given up for adoption herself.

2. What does Violette do upon learning of Philippe's address in Chapter 31?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Sends someone to kill him.
(c) Goes to see him.
(d) Sends him a letter from a lawyer asking for an amicable divorce.

3. In Chapter 24, what never takes a break, according to Violette?
(a) Weather.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Taxes.
(d) Death.

4. In Chapter 40, what does Violette tell Mr. Rouault?
(a) To stop the divorce proceedings.
(b) To track down Philippe for her.
(c) To write his book now.
(d) To find her a new car.

5. In Chapter 14, what does Violette's husband spend a lot of time doing?
(a) Planting in the garden.
(b) Working.
(c) Singing.
(d) Playing video games.

6. What does Violette believe about holidays, or vacations?
(a) They are free to everyone.
(b) They are unneccessary.
(c) They are only for the wealthy.
(d) One has to merit them.

7. Why do Violette and her husband lose their jobs?
(a) They are fired for not working.
(b) They are accused of harassment.
(c) Their jobs get automated.
(d) They make a terrible mistake that causes an accident.

8. What does Irene first notice is attractive about Gabriel?
(a) His eyes.
(b) His hands.
(c) His legs.
(d) His hair.

9. Who are the undertakers?
(a) The Winchet Sisters.
(b) The Lucchini Brothers.
(c) The Farleio Sisters.
(d) The Helgun Brothers.

10. In Chapter 13, what does the epigraph say is stronger than death?
(a) Happiness.
(b) The presence of those absent in the memory of the living.
(c) Love.
(d) Time.

11. What is one of Violette's previous jobs?
(a) Singer.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Librarian.
(d) Level-crossing guard.

12. What animals does Violette take care of at the cemetery?
(a) Turtles.
(b) Frogs.
(c) Dogs.
(d) Cats.

13. Who is Gabriel's first wife?
(a) Martine.
(b) Jennifer.
(c) Irene.
(d) Karine.

14. In Chapter 21, what are the only ghosts Violette says she believes in?
(a) Songs.
(b) Memories.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Photos.

15. In Chapter 40, who does Violette recognize as the unidentified victim of a car accident?
(a) Julien.
(b) Gabriel.
(c) Paul.
(d) Philippe.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Leonine when Violette and Philippe marry?

2. In Chapter 35, the epigraph says everything fades away except which of the following?

3. What is Violette's job when she first meets her husband?

4. In Chapter 42, who picks Violette up from the hospital?

5. In Chapter 19, what is Violette's favorite book?

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