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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. For how many years was Olivia married to Braden?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 12.
(d) 10.

2. What does Olivia make for Asher on his first night home from prison?
(a) Lobster.
(b) Lasagna.
(c) Duck a la orange.
(d) Steak.

3. What is the name of the judge who presides over Asher’s arraignment?
(a) Rhimes.
(b) Dredd.
(c) Byers.
(d) Judy.

4. Which composer’s work does Lily play for her college audition?
(a) Bozza.
(b) Saint-Saëns.
(c) Satie.
(d) Bach.

5. In what newspaper does Olivia first read of Asher’s case?
(a) The London Courier.
(b) The Berlin Sun.
(c) The Paris Times.
(d) The Madrid Picayune.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following does Olivia compare Jordan?

2. Lily has earrings with which of the following stones?

3. What is the name of Jordan’s second son?

4. Where does Asher take his first dive into a pool?

5. What surgery does Selena celebrate having had?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Olivia hold that her wedding day was the happiest in her marriage?

2. What are the relative merits of having Asher’s coach testify on his behalf?

3. Of what did Jordan convince an elementary-school Olivia?

4. Where does Newcomb take Olivia after leaving the prom?

5. How does the novel explain the origin of the name Slade Brook?

6. What does an incarcerated Asher note missing?

7. What, in the novel, is the story of Aristaeus?

8. What is Olivia’s favorite holiday ornament, and why is it her favorite?

9. Why does Olivia write a recipe for cranachan at Asher’s trial?

10. How does Maya convince her parents to let her host a party after she loses a job?

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