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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. At which of the following does Peter call Sylvia?
(a) Oxford.
(b) Tradeford.
(c) Wexford.
(d) Waterford.

2. Which of the following does Margaret note a reading group at her workplace discusses?
(a) Schopenhauer.
(b) Nietzsche.
(c) Kierkegaard.
(d) Heidegger.

3. What condition does Margaret’s estranged husband have?
(a) Alcoholism.
(b) Zoophobia.
(c) Dementia.
(d) Narcissism.

4. Down which street does Peter walk after leaving a lunch meeting with Sylvia in her office?
(a) East Leinster.
(b) West Leinster.
(c) South Leinster.
(d) North Leinster.

5. Which of the following is removed from the house in Kildare?
(a) Roach.
(b) Spider.
(c) Snake.
(d) Rat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color jersey is Margaret wearing when she meets Alexei?

2. At what age did Ivan reach FM?

3. Which of the following does Peter cite in his lecture?

4. Which of the following works with schoolchildren at Margaret’s workplace?

5. Which of the following does Peter associate with inherited wealth?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Peter sympathetic towards his imagined version of Margaret?

2. How does Ivan work to restore his late father’s house for his own use?

3. What holiday plans does Christine try to get Peter and Ivan to attend?

4. Why is Margaret sympathetic towards her imagined version of Peter?

5. How does Ivan fantasize about greeting Margaret at a chess tournament?

6. What is Ivan reminded of as he takes Alexei from Christine’s home?

7. How did Ivan react to his friend’s promotion to International Master?

8. Why does Peter think he had it harder with Christine and her stepchildren than Ivan did?

9. What, ultimately, does Peter want from his professional life?

10. How does Naomi support herself?

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