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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. How old is Peter’s father at his death?
(a) 65.
(b) 70.
(c) 60.
(d) 75.

2. What is the name of Anna’s son?
(a) George.
(b) Henry.
(c) William.
(d) Charles.

3. Which of the following works at Margaret’s preferred coffee shop?
(a) Doreen.
(b) Coleen.
(c) Maureen.
(d) Christine.

4. What is the name of Anna’s husband?
(a) John.
(b) Luke.
(c) Matthew.
(d) Mark.

5. How old is Sylvia when the novel begins?
(a) 32.
(b) 33.
(c) 34.
(d) 35.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Christine’s maiden name?

2. What kind of coffee does Ivan order?

3. What maneuver does Ivan reflect on being “refuted”?

4. What vocal range is Naomi’s?

5. What is Peter’s profession?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Peter define having ideals?

2. What is Ivan’s demonstration in Leitrim?

3. How does Ivan explain not losing exhibition games?

4. What part of the Gospels does Sylvia note confuses her?

5. Why had one of his clients refused to pay Ivan?

6. With what does Naomi assume Peter has been occupied at the beginning of the novel?

7. Why had Ivan thought about cancelling his chess exhibition in Leitrim?

8. How does Ivan ease his pre-performance jitters?

9. Why is Sylvia reluctant to discuss her physical condition?

10. How does Peter understand the quality of the suit Ivan wears at their father’s funeral?

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