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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, where do William and Lucy stop and eat sandwiches on the way?
(a) A gas station.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A park.
(d) A rest area.

2. In Book One: Chapter 1, what prompts William to shave off his mustache and cut his hair short?
(a) His mother's disapproval.
(b) His younger wife leaving him.
(c) His half-sister's rejection.
(d) His midlife crisis.

3. In Book One: Chapter 3, what does Liucy say about William's approach to fixing things?
(a) He believes everything can be fixed.
(b) He is skilled at fixing things.
(c) He is unable to fix the narrator's grief.
(d) He enjoys fixing things.

4. In Book One: Chapter 4, what does Lucy do when feeling frustrated?
(a) Cries loudly in the house.
(b) Goes for a walk by the water.
(c) Swears out loud in the dark.
(d) Ignors William completely.

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

6. In Book One: Chapter 4, how does William react to Trey's accusation about his own affairs?
(a) He defends his past actions.
(b) He admits to his past actions.
(c) He apologizes to Trey.
(d) He ignores Trey's comment.

7. In Book One: Chapter 3, what decision does William mention regarding his career?
(a) He is uncertain about his future plans.
(b) He plans to retire soon.
(c) He wants to change careers.
(d) He will continue working remotely.

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

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

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

11. 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 shock of the loss has worn off.
(c) The widow experiences a deeper sense of loneliness.
(d) The grieving process becomes more challenging.

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

13. 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.

14. 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) Ambulances rushing by.
(d) People gathering for protests.

15. In Book One: Chapter 4, who brings two Maine license plates for Lucy and William?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Bob Burgess.
(c) David.
(d) Becka.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 1, what worries Lucy about the ambulance workers and hospital staff?

2. In Book One: Chapter 3, what bothers Lucy about thinking of her apartment in New York?

3. In Book One: Chapter 3, how does Lucy feel about the state of her writing?

4. In Book One: Chapter 4, how does Lucy feel about each day during this time?

5. In Book One: Chapter 5, how does William respond when Lucy suggests having Estelle drive and meet them there?

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