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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 was Sylvie's major in college before her father dies?
(a) American history.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Sociology.
(d) English literature.

2. What does Ernie bring Sylvie when he visits her apartment for the first time?
(a) White wine.
(b) Red wine.
(c) Roses.
(d) Daisies.

3. How many rules did Dr. Naismith have when he invented basketball?
(a) 13.
(b) 15.
(c) 8.
(d) 10.

4. How long does the call last when William calls home and tells his parents he is engaged to Julia?
(a) 10 minutes.
(b) 5 minutes.
(c) 20 minutes.
(d) 35 minutes.

5. In 1981, how long has Sylvie been working at the Lozano Library?
(a) Since she was 16.
(b) Since she was 13.
(c) Since she was 14.
(d) Since she was 15.

Short Answer Questions

1. How tall is Rose Padavano?

2. By the time William reluctantly allows Julia to read his book, how long has he been writing it?

3. What time does William leave the apartment and tell Julia their marriage is over?

4. What food does William make for Julia and her sisters when they get together to discuss their mother moving?

5. How many months along is Julia in her pregnancy when Cecelia has her baby?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are meals like at the Padavano home, and what do they serve William when he comes to dinner for the first time?

2. What happens when Julia takes Rose to the airport?

3. What does William do when Julia finds out he has been missing classes?

4. What is the house and neighborhood like where the Padavano family lives?

5. What does Sylvie learn about Cecelia on Julia's wedding day?

6. How does William begin playing basketball?

7. What does William receive from his father when he is in the hospital recuperating from his knee injury in 1982?

8. In 1982, why does William have to quit playing basketball?

9. What conversation do William and Sylvie have outside William and Julia's apartment one night, and why does it feel dangerous later?

10. How does William start missing classes?

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