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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who helps the young man catch the sea bass at the beginning of the book?
(a) A waiter.
(b) A local boy.
(c) A boat mechanic.
(d) His wife.

2. What stops David from going where he wants to go after his writing is finished in Chapter 5?
(a) He has no money.
(b) He gets a phone call.
(c) He cannot find the car keys.
(d) Catherine wakes up.

3. What is David doing when he realizes he is falling in love with Marita?
(a) Writing.
(b) Looking at Catherine.
(c) Kissing her.
(d) Drinking a martini.

4. About what does David lie awake thinking at night?
(a) Money.
(b) Catherine.
(c) His father.
(d) Writing.

5. What does Catherine do while waiting for David to finish working just after they leave France?
(a) Drink.
(b) Tour.
(c) Drive.
(d) Swim.

6. Where does David say he has been planning the first short story he writes in the book?
(a) His drunken spells.
(b) His dreams.
(c) His lonely walks.
(d) His memories.

7. What book does David read while waiting to meet with Catherine for lunch in the cafy?
(a) Long Ago a Love Once Died.
(b) Long Ago and Far Away.
(c) Far Away in a Lover's Land.
(d) A Long and Fatal Love Chase.

8. What does the girl do while the young man goes fishing at the beginning of the book?
(a) Gets her hair done.
(b) Writes letters.
(c) Reads a book.
(d) Takes a nap.

9. Who does David meet at the cafy in Chapter 7?
(a) Colonel Boyle.
(b) Corporal Byrde.
(c) Commander Bryce.
(d) Captain Bryne.

10. Why does David say they cannot travel to the place Catherine suggests after they have been on their honeymoon for a few weeks?
(a) They do not have enough money.
(b) It is the wrong season.
(c) He has an appointment in the city.
(d) He promised to never go there again.

11. From whom does David receive mail while on his honeymoon?
(a) His brother.
(b) His banker.
(c) His father.
(d) His publisher.

12. How does David feel about his haircut the day after he gets it?
(a) He likes it.
(b) He hates it.
(c) He is not sure how he feel about it.
(d) He is confused by it.

13. What is the name of the girl in in this book?
(a) Caroline.
(b) Cathy.
(c) Katie.
(d) Catherine.

14. What does David say absinthe tastes like to him?
(a) Remorse.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Trust.
(d) Sex.

15. What can the couple see from their front window when they return to France?
(a) The Seinne.
(b) The forest.
(c) The Eiffel Tower.
(d) The ocean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two lovers in the cafy doing when David and Catherine see them?

2. What does Marita make for David to eat the day after he returns?

3. What does David refuse to give up for the beautiful girl from the cafy?

4. What time of day does David begin his writing?

5. Who urges David to kiss the beautiful girl from the cafy?

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