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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 the second year of widowhood often considered worse than the first?
(a) The widow has to learn to live without the spouse.
(b) The grieving process becomes more challenging.
(c) The widow experiences a deeper sense of loneliness.
(d) The shock of the loss has worn off.

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

3. In Book One: Chapter 4, how does Lucy feel about thinking of her late husband, David?
(a) Sad.
(b) Nostalgic.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Angry.

4. In Book One: Chapter 1, when Lucy calls Becka, how does she sound?
(a) Excited.
(b) Angry.
(c) Fine.
(d) Sad.

5. 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 believes her writing has improved.
(c) She is inspired to write more.
(d) She doubts her ability to write again.

6. In Book One: Chapter 2, what is David's profession before the pandemic?
(a) Chef.
(b) Cellist with the Philharmonic.
(c) Artist.
(d) Lawyer.

7. In Book One: Chapter 4, what does William give Liucy to help with the early morning sunlight?
(a) A sleep mask.
(b) Curtains.
(c) Earplugs.
(d) Sunglasses.

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

9. In Book One: Chapter 2, how does Lucy feel about David potentially contracting the virus?
(a) Angry.
(b) Relieved.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Worried.

10. In Book One: Chapter 5, what does Becka tell Lucy and how does Lucy respond?
(a) Becka tells Lucy about her work, but Lucy is too distracted to listen.
(b) Becka tells Lucy about her work, and Lucy listens attentively.
(c) Becka tells Lucy about her plans to meet somewhere else, and Lucy is surprised.
(d) Becka tells Lucy about her concerns for the family, and Lucy dismisses them.

11. In Book One: Chapter 3, what does Lucy notice about William's laundry routine?
(a) He washes his jeans every two days.
(b) He prefers to do laundry every day.
(c) He is particular about how he does laundry.
(d) He used to wash his jeans more often when they were married.

12. In Book One: Chapter 4, what does William tell Becka when she reveals her husband's affair?
(a) We will find a way to get you out of New York.
(b) Stay with him, it will be fine.
(c) He is just going through a phase.
(d) Let's leave them to work it out.

13. In Book One: Chapter 2, how does Lucy's sister describe her life during the pandemic?
(a) Lonely.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Unchanged.

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

15. In Book One: Chapter 5, who does Bob think caused his father's death?
(a) His twin sister, Susan.
(b) His older brother, Jim.
(c) Himself.
(d) Their mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 1, what prompts William to shave off his mustache and cut his hair short?

2. In Book One: Chapter 3, what decision does William mention regarding his career?

3. In Book One: Chapter 3, what does Liucy say about William's approach to fixing things?

4. In Book One: Chapter 5, what does William have removed due to cancer?

5. In Book One: Chapter 1, how does Becka describe the situation outside her apartment building?

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