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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. While Lia is working at Mas she sees the woman who touched her so deeply at the grief group. What about this woman catches Lia off guard in the restaurant?
(a) She didn't remember Lia.
(b) She has another son.
(c) She was dressed up.
(d) She remembers Lia.

2. Who is the letter in "February Becky" from?
(a) Lia.
(b) His boss.
(c) Mimi.
(d) Kelly.

3. Who helps Ayinde get into the cardiologist sooner?
(a) Andrew.
(b) Lia.
(c) Kelly.
(d) Richard.

4. Who is the first one to kiss Andrew when he arrives home from work?
(a) Ava.
(b) Becky.
(c) Mimi.
(d) Nobody pays him any attention.

5. Of whom is Andrew speaking when he says, "Fine, disown us, we're better off without her"?
(a) Mimi.
(b) Kelly.
(c) Ayinde.
(d) Lia.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Lia waiting on when she sees Merrill in the restaurant?

2. Why didn't Steve want to find a job?

3. What does Richard say when Tiffany asked him if he wanted to see her again?

4. How does Becky describe the clothes that Mimi puts on Ava?

5. Why are the friends gathered at the park in "March Lia"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the huge plot twist that happens in "January Becky"?

2. How does Merrill's talk of her husband help Lia make another step on the road to recovery?

3. What action shows that Ayinde is beginning to come to terms with Richard's infidelity and the resulting child?

4. Starting with "November Lia," tell how Lia is beginning to appear on the road to recovery.

5. Kelly has been driven by appearances and having everything perfect. How does this change in "February Kelly"?

6. How is Lia's final dream symbolic of her improved mental state and also a promise of things to come?

7. What is symbolic about Lia mentioning that she wished she had her mother's blue coat when she is going to talk to Merrill?

8. How does the interview in "January Kelly" depict Kelly's entire life?

9. What is Kelly trying to do by not letting Steve help even when he offers?

10. Lia sees that the babies are growing and changing and Becky remarks that they all have changed. How does this comment mimic the theme and title of the story?

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