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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 21-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Annie, what is the only project Graham ever finished?
(a) The lake house.
(b) The bookstore.
(c) His own book.
(d) Sarah's treehouse.

2. How does Annie respond when Sarah makes a comment about Rosemary being distraught?
(a) Annie knows that Rosemary was an old friend of Graham's.
(b) Annie says that Rosemary may have known Graham better than Annie did.
(c) Annie confides in Sarah that her father had an affair with Rosemary.
(d) Annie says that Rosemary is just a very emotional person.

3. What is Frieda doing when Annie calls?
(a) She is gardening.
(b) She is playing the piano.
(c) She is sewing.
(d) She is reading a book.

4. Why does Annie close Graham's eyes?
(a) She is trying to be respectful.
(b) She wants closure.
(c) She knows it is what you are supposed to do.
(d) She does not want to look at his strangely blank eyes.

5. When Annie asks Graham what is worrying him, what is his response?
(a) He had an affair.
(b) Their children.
(c) Aging.
(d) Store stuff.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do they all feel when Frieda and Annie become good friends?

2. What does the narrator say is "a later element in his (Graham's) transformation?"

3. What does Sarah find in her pocket when she returns home to San Francisco?

4. What had been Sarah's strategy to make room for herself between her parents?

5. Where does Annie meet Graham?

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