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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Theresa do to relax and think about the decision whether or not to let Deanna publish the message?
(a) Go for a walk.
(b) Go out to eat.
(c) Go to the beach.
(d) Go shopping.

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

6. What does Theresa find inside of the item she finds when stopping to tie her shoe?
(a) The bottle is empty.
(b) A touching love letter.
(c) Sand.
(d) Photographs.

7. What does Garrett do when Theresa arrives for their first date?
(a) He suggests they eat before going out on the ocean.
(b) He suggests that they take the boat out later.
(c) He takes the boat on the ocean.
(d) He suggests they should go up river.

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

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

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

11. When Theresa returns to the Cape, how long had it been since the events began?
(a) About six months.
(b) More than two years.
(c) More than a year and a half.
(d) More than a year.

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

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

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

15. Who calls when Garrett is going through paperwork the day following his first date with Theresa?
(a) An employee.
(b) Theresa.
(c) Deanna.
(d) Jeb.

Short Answer Questions

1. What in the messages leads Theresa and Deanna to discover Garrett's whereabouts?

2. How are the letters Theresa acquire addressed?

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

4. What excited Theresa about finding the message in the bottle?

5. How many children does Deanna have?

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