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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 5, who helps William find a doctor for his medical condition?
(a) Lucy.
(b) Margaret.
(c) Jim.
(d) Bob Burgess.

2. In Book One: Chapter 2, what is Lucy's brother's response when asked about the pandemic?
(a) He does not notice any difference.
(b) He enjoyes the social distancing.
(c) He is bored at home.
(d) He finds it interesting that Lucy is in Maine.

3. In Book One: Chapter 4, how does Lucy feel about the depleted shelves in grocery stores?
(a) Amused.
(b) Indifferent.
(c) Relieved.
(d) Frustrated.

4. In Book One: Chapter 2, what does Lucy discover about the taste of food in college?
(a) She develops cooking skills.
(b) Food does not make a difference to her.
(c) She becomes a picky eater.
(d) She discovers the joy of seasoning.

5. In Book One: Chapter 1, what does the doctor advise Lucy and William to do after going grocery shopping?
(a) Wash their hands.
(b) Take a shower.
(c) Wash their clothes.
(d) Wear masks.

6. In Book One: Chapter 4, what is the weather like most of the time?
(a) Windy and stormy.
(b) Rainy and gray.
(c) Sunny and warm.
(d) Cold and brown.

7. In Book One: Chapter 3, why is Lucy unable to concentrate on reading?
(a) Her grief affects her ability to focus.
(b) The surroundings are too distracting.
(c) Her grief affects her ability to focus.
(d) She dislikes the books available to her.

8. In Book One: Chapter 2, how does Lucy feel about her sister and niece working in a nursing home?
(a) She is jealous of their jobs.
(b) She is worried about their safety.
(c) She is indifferent.
(d) She is proud of them.

9. In Book One: Chapter 3, what describes Lucy's experience of taking naps in the afternoon?
(a) She loses track of time.
(b) She feels refreshed and energized.
(c) She falls asleep quickly.
(d) She wakes up feeling disoriented.

10. In Book One: Chapter 4, why does Lucy hate William after dinner?
(a) He prefers David over the narrator.
(b) He does not like the narrator's stories.
(c) He is not a good listener.
(d) He looks at the narrator strangely.

11. In Book One: Chapter 1, how does Lucy feel about watching the news during the pandemic?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Anxious.
(c) Addicted.
(d) Bored.

12. In Book One: Chapter 4, what does Lucy find in a back closet?
(a) A faded tablecloth with pompoms.
(b) An old wooden box.
(c) A collection of photographs.
(d) A stack of newspapers.

13. In Book One: Chapter 5, what does Chrissy do for a living?
(a) She is an investor.
(b) She is a lawyer.
(c) She is a doctor.
(d) She is a teacher.

14. In Book One: Chapter 5, how does William respond when Lucy suggests having Estelle drive and meet them there?
(a) He tells Lucy to stop suggesting it.
(b) He agrees to consider the option.
(c) He agrees with the suggestion.
(d) He asks Estelle to come with them.

15. In Book One: Chapter 1, what worries Lucy about the ambulance workers and hospital staff?
(a) Inadequate pay.
(b) Lack of protective gear.
(c) Long working hours.
(d) Emotional stress.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 1, what does the Surgeon General say about the situation?

2. In Book One: Chapter 1, why does Lucy have difficulty looking at the television news?

3. In Book One: Chapter 4, how does William react to Trey's accusation about his own affairs?

4. In Book One: Chapter 1, when Lucy calls Becka, how does she sound?

5. In Book One: Chapter 2, how does Lucy feel about the meals William cooks for her?

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