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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Theresa notice when she stands in front of Happenstance for the first time?
(a) That a man is watching her.
(b) That the boat was re-named Catherine.
(c) That the boat seems damaged.
(d) That the dock is unsteady.

2. What does Theresa plan to do to indulge herself during her week at Cape Cod?
(a) Spend time at the beach alone, read, and go shopping.
(b) Eat out at restaurants and go to dance clubs.
(c) Work on writing her book.
(d) Spend time reading on the beach.

3. How does Theresa receive a copy of the second message?
(a) By fax.
(b) By mail.
(c) By courier.
(d) By e-mail.

4. What surprises Theresa when she returns to the office the Monday following the publication of the message?
(a) Her co-workers' response over the column.
(b) The number of newspapers sold that featured the column.
(c) A large volume of mail.
(d) The number of unsold newspapers.

5. What newspaper does Theresa Osborne work for as a columnist?
(a) The Boston Herald.
(b) The Boston Review.
(c) The Boston Times.
(d) The Boston Globe.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Theresa get a copy of the letter discussed in the article she found online?

2. What does Theresa discover during her research on messages in bottles?

3. What does Theresa do to relax and think about the decision whether or not to let Deanna publish the message?

4. Why does Theresa feel lonely?

5. How are the letters Theresa acquire addressed?

(see the answer key)

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