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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't Dave want to teach Catherine to drive?
(a) He doesn't know how to drive.
(b) He wants to control her.
(c) He doesn't have a car.
(d) He wants to avoid fights.

2. What does Liz say about Anna?
(a) She is a very happy baby.
(b) She is very well behaved.
(c) She is gorgeous.
(d) She looks just like her father.

3. What does Catherine believe Christmas carols celebrate?
(a) The God-part of Jesus.
(b) The idea that life is a miracle.
(c) The need for celebration.
(d) The human-part of Jesus.

4. What do Catherine and Dave fight about constantly?
(a) Her parents.
(b) His drinking.
(c) Money.
(d) Her music.

5. What will Catherine get to join if she finishes Vernicle?
(a) Performing Rights Society.
(b) College faculty.
(c) Church of Scotland.
(d) European Broadcasting Union.

6. What does the nurse put in Catherine's bath water?
(a) Bubbles.
(b) Milk.
(c) Coarse salt.
(d) Lotion and oil.

7. What does Catherine find to be a repetition she wants to escape?
(a) Caring for the baby.
(b) Having to do what Dave wants.
(c) Being beaten by Dave.
(d) Anna's first birthday party plans.

8. What does Catherine find wrong with the house when she goes inside?
(a) It smells like cigarettes.
(b) It is dirty.
(c) Dave never finished painting the nursery.
(d) It does not have a space for the crib.

9. What will Catherine miss about being in the hospital with the nurses?
(a) Being pampered by them.
(b) Having help with Anna.
(c) Having someone to talk to.
(d) Being able to sleep sometimes.

10. Where is Dave when Catherine packs up all of her things?
(a) Clinic on the mainland.
(b) Diving in the water.
(c) At the pub.
(d) Out shopping for food.

11. How does her father react to the news that she won't be coming home for Christmas?
(a) He stops talking to her.
(b) He says that he is relieved.
(c) He is angry.
(d) He hands the phone to her mother.

12. Which of the following is not an accurate description of how Catherine feels about leaving the hospital?
(a) Anxious.
(b) Uneasy.
(c) Tense.
(d) Relieved.

13. Why does Catherine think Janet is making small talk with Catherine?
(a) To learn about her history.
(b) To help her keep an open mind.
(c) To find out why no one is there with her.
(d) To keep her mind occupied.

14. Why does Catherine look at the nurse for reassurance as the plane descends?
(a) The sound of the engine changes.
(b) She doesn't want to be left alone.
(c) She isn't sure what to do next.
(d) Her pain is much worse.

15. Which word does Catherine use to describe how she is worried about her composition as rehearsals start?
(a) Inferior.
(b) Resonating.
(c) Pretentious.
(d) Ridiculous.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Catherine do when she was a child and her parents fought?

2. Where did Catherine and Liz spend most of their time when they were on the island for the weekend planning?

3. Which of the following is not one of the descriptors Catherine uses for her daughter right after she is born?

4. Who did Catherine write this song for?

5. What were Catherine and Liz planning when Catherine met Dave?

(see the answer keys)

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