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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Theresa feel lonely?
(a) She misses Kevin, her son while he visits David.
(b) She finds few men want a relationship with a woman who has children.
(c) She feels lonely when not around her co-workers.
(d) She misses her marriage with her ex-husband, David.

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

3. What does Theresa write to go along with the message?
(a) A conclusion.
(b) An analysis.
(c) Nothing.
(d) An introduction.

4. 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) Spend time reading on the beach.
(d) Work on writing her book.

5. What does Theresa grieve about during in Chapter 1?
(a) The absence of her son.
(b) The loss of love and intimacy in her life.
(c) The loss of her job and financial security.
(d) The loss of a friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What newspaper does Theresa Osborne work for as a columnist?

2. What does Theresa decide to do about the message?

3. Where does Deanna find Theresa crying?

4. How does Theresa feel towards Deanna?

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

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