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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Theresa go to try to find Garrett the first time?
(a) Garret's shop.
(b) The dock to find Garrett's boat.
(c) The coffee shop.
(d) Garrett's home.

2. How does Theresa contact the author of the article on messages in bottles?
(a) She faxes him.
(b) She sends Deanna to speak with him.
(c) She calls him.
(d) She goes to meet him in person.

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

4. Who gives Theresa a clue about where to find Garrett in Wilmington?
(a) A newspaper boy.
(b) A store employee.
(c) A barista.
(d) A fisherman.

5. Why is Theresa pleased when she sees a newspaper article featuring Garrett at the bar?
(a) Garrett is married.
(b) Garrett is a middle-aged man and too old for her.
(c) Garret no longer lives in the area.
(d) Garrett is a young man, in his thirties.

6. How long before the event of the book did Garrett's mother pass away?
(a) 20 years ago.
(b) 15 years ago.
(c) 25 years ago.
(d) 19 years ago.

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

8. 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 dock is unsteady.
(c) That the boat was re-named Catherine.
(d) That the boat seems damaged.

9. 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 a letter written by the same man who wrote the published message.
(c) To have knowledge of the identification of the man.
(d) To be upset over the publication of the first message.

10. Upon finding a message similar to the one she found in the bottle, what does Theresa fantasize about?
(a) She fantasizes about the author of the letters and meeting a man capable of romance and love.
(b) She fantasizes about David.
(c) She tells herself that she will never find such love.
(d) She fantasizes about finding her soul mate.

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

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

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

14. What do Theresa and Garrett agree to do after sailing for a while on their first date?
(a) They drop anchor and sight see.
(b) They continue sailing.
(c) They drop anchor and have dinner.
(d) They go back to the dock.

15. What does Deanna believe when they see the piece in the newspaper the next morning?
(a) That the writer of the letter will probably never see it.
(b) That the writer has probably died.
(c) That it will make both of them famous.
(d) That it will be a hit with the readers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Garrett feel pushed to do by his host the day after his first date with Theresa, even though he refuses?

2. What does Theresa offer when she accepts Garrett's proposal on the dock the first time they meet?

3. What does Deanna insist about Theresa's first trip to Wilmington?

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

5. Where does Theresa head early in the morning following her arrival at Wilmington?

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