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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. What does Alex inform Casey of at the end of Chapter 8?
(a) That she is returning to New Jersey.
(b) That she has a date.
(c) That she is pregnant.
(d) That she is dying.

2. Why does Casey leave the house quickly the morning after they make love?
(a) To avoid his desires.
(b) There is an emergency at work.
(c) To avoid talking about the previous night.
(d) To avoid Alex's cooking.

3. Why does Alex find it difficult to start her kerosene heater in Chapter 8?
(a) Alex's fingers are frozen stiff.
(b) Alex doesn't know how to use the heater.
(c) The heater is broken.
(d) Alex broke her thumb at work.

4. Why did Casey marry his ex-wife?
(a) Casey loved her.
(b) Casey was lonely.
(c) They had a son together, so marriage seemed like the logical next step.
(d) Casey's ex-wife became pregnant.

5. How long does Alex plan to stay in Alaska?
(a) Forever.
(b) Another week or so.
(c) Another year.
(d) Until spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Casey vow to do for Alex after they make love?

2. Why is Casey in a hurry to get to work in Chapter 5?

3. What causes Casey to feel a pang of emotion in Chapter 5?

4. Why is the drive home from work difficult in Chapter 8?

5. What does she leave the carpenters to do in Chapter 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Casey react to the sight of Alex in his shirt?

2. How has the Alaskan winter been causing problems for Alex?

3. Who arrives at Alex's store in Chapter 8, and why?

4. Why does Casey decide to go on a trip?

5. What does Andy tell Alex that shocks her in Chapter 7?

6. What agreement does Alex come to with Harry?

7. How does Alex prepare for her dinner-date with Casey?

8. Why is Alex hurt by the carpenters' words?

9. Why does Alex change her mind and decide to move in with Casey?

10. Why does Alex feel lonely and disappointed at the beginning of Chapter 8?

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