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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did David, Theresa's ex-husband, move after their divorce?
(a) California.
(b) New York.
(c) Outside Boston.
(d) Florida.

2. How does Deanna treat Theresa?
(a) Like an enemy.
(b) Like a friend.
(c) Like a subordinate.
(d) Like her daughter.

3. In Chapter 1, on a cold December day, where does Theresa Osborne arrive?
(a) New York City.
(b) Boston.
(c) Cape Cod.
(d) Plymouth.

4. How does Theresa feel towards Deanna?
(a) Theresa resents Deanna.
(b) Theresa does not trust Deanna's opinions.
(c) Theresa loves and trusts Deanna.
(d) Theresa believes in their friendship.

5. What does Theresa do before returning to work, the weekend after the message is published?
(a) She goes out on several dates.
(b) She spends a quiet weekend alone at her apartment.
(c) She tries to find the writer of the message.
(d) She spends time with her son Kevin.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Theresa returns to the Cape, how long had it been since the events began?

2. In Chapter 1, how long had it been since Theresa and David's separation and divorce?

3. Which of the following themes are introduced in Chapter 1 of "Message in a Bottle?"

4. When Theresa is in on the beach in Chapter 1, what does she look over?

5. Why does Chapter 1 open with Theresa returning to the beach where she found the message?

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