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

2. In Book One: Chapter 4, how does Lucy feel about each day during this time?
(a) Eager and excited.
(b) Calm and relaxed Answer.
(c) Joyful and carefree.
(d) Uneasy and anxious.

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

4. In Book One: Chapter 5, what does Chrissy do when she sees William and Lucy?
(a) She stays inside and asks them to come in.
(b) She waves and blows them kisses.
(c) She invites them inside the house.
(d) She runs out and hugs them.

5. In Book One: Chapter 2, how does Lucy feel about the world in New York during the pandemic?
(a) She feels it is unfair that people are dying while the city remains beautiful.
(b) She has no strong feelings about the situation in New York.
(c) She finds it beautiful and vibrant despite the hardships.
(d) She believes that the pandemic has made the world a better place.

6. In Book One: Chapter 1, what does the Surgeon General say about the situation?
(a) Things are unpredictable.
(b) Things are getting better.
(c) Things are stable.
(d) Things are getting worse.

7. In Book One: Chapter 2, who works at a nursing home in Lucy's family?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her brother.
(c) Her sister.
(d) Her daughter.

8. In Book One: Chapter 1, how does Becka describe the situation outside her apartment building?
(a) Streets filled with flowers.
(b) Refrigerator trucks filled with food.
(c) People gathering for protests.
(d) Ambulances rushing by.

9. In Book One: Chapter 3, how does Lucy feel about the state of her writing?
(a) She doubts her ability to write again.
(b) She doubts her ability to write again.
(c) She is inspired to write more.
(d) She believes her writing has improved.

10. In Book One: Chapter 1, who does Lucy miss the most after returning from Grand Cayman?
(a) Her daughters.
(b) David.
(c) William.
(d) Her mother.

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

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

13. In Book One: Chapter 3, why does Lucy feel dislocated in Maine?
(a) David had never been to Maine before.
(b) The loss of David feels more intense in a new place.
(c) The loss of David feels more intense in a new place.
(d) She struggles with grief and loneliness in Maine.

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

15. In Book One: Chapter 3, how does Lucy describe William's reading habits?
(a) He prefers biographies and history books.
(b) He reads quickly.
(c) He reads a variety of genres.
(d) He finds comfort in reading.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 5, why does William suggest Lucy take a sleeping pill?

2. In Book One: Chapter 2, what is Lucy's experience with food growing up?

3. In Book One: Chapter 5, what time do William and Lucy leave for their trip?

4. In Book One: Chapter 4, why does Lucy stay in the car while William goes to the grocery store?

5. In Book One: Chapter 4, how does Lucy feel about the people she observes in the parking lot?

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