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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the letters Theresa acquire addressed?
(a) To Catherine.
(b) By Garrett.
(c) They do not have a name.
(d) To Catherine by Garrett.

2. What does the woman claim who calls Theresa the day following the publication of the message?
(a) To have a message written by the woman to the man.
(b) To have knowledge of the identification of the man.
(c) To be upset over the publication of the first message.
(d) To have a letter written by the same man who wrote the published message.

3. What is Theresa working on when she receives the phone call the day after the message is published?
(a) Her newest piece for her column.
(b) Her interview for a new column.
(c) Her planning meeting with her boss.
(d) Her follow-up to the message.

4. Who books the flight to Wilmington for Theresa the first time she wants to go to Wilmington?
(a) Theresa.
(b) Brian.
(c) Theresa's assistant.
(d) Deanna.

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

6. After he learns that Theresa has never gone sailing, what does Garrett suggest?
(a) That she go sailing with him and Catherine.
(b) That she take a boating class.
(c) That she go sailing with him that morning.
(d) That she go sailing with him on Happenstance that evening.

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

8. What does the author imply about messages in bottles?
(a) There is something mystical about messages in bottles.
(b) There is something superstitious about messages in bottles.
(c) People should not put messages in bottles.
(d) Messages in bottles should not be read.

9. What does Garrett work on most of the morning following his date with Theresa?
(a) He works in the shop.
(b) He does not work.
(c) His boat's engine.
(d) Cleaning his boat.

10. What do Garrett and Theresa do during dinner on their first date?
(a) They argue about the messages.
(b) They do not talk much during dinner.
(c) They dance together on the boat.
(d) They talk about their own stories.

11. What sparks Theresa's curiosity during her research on messages in bottles?
(a) Nothing sparks Theresa's curiosity during her research.
(b) A quote in an article.
(c) A quote on a radio station.
(d) A quote about love.

12. When the course is set during their first voyage together, what does Garrett show Theresa?
(a) The landmarks in the area.
(b) Maps of the area.
(c) How to steer the boat.
(d) The cabin.

13. What does Garrett find himself thinking about during his first date with Theresa?
(a) His promise to date if Catherine died.
(b) His promise to re-marry if Catherine died.
(c) His promise to remain celibate if Catherine died.
(d) His promise to forget Catherine ever existed.

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

15. Why is Theresa disappointed when searching for Garrett?
(a) She finds out he passed away.
(b) He does not want to speak with her.
(c) She finds out he moved for the season.
(d) He does not seem to be there.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Theresa Osborne struggle to balance in her life?

2. Who gives Theresa a clue about where to find Garrett in Wilmington?

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

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

5. What does the person want who called Garrett the day following his first date with Theresa?

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