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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Annie began to weep, for what did she weep?
(a) She was weeping mostly for herself and her new life without Graham.
(b) She was weeping for Graham and his unfinished life.
(c) She was weeping for her children and their loss of a father.
(d) She was weeping for Graham's book store and how she would most likely have to close it.

2. What do both Frieda and Annie have in common?
(a) They went to the same university.
(b) Their mothers both suffered from Alzheimer's.
(c) They are both from Chicago.
(d) They both love jazz music.

3. How does Graham finally get up the nerve to end his relationship with Rosemary?
(a) Graham calls her and says he needs to speak to her about something and knows he will have to have this talk.
(b) Graham confesses to Annie and tells her he will end the relationship with Rosemary.
(c) Graham promises John he will end it with Rosemary.
(d) Graham goes to therapist for advice.

4. What advice does Frieda give Annie about her career after her daughter is born?
(a) This is the time to become a homemaker.
(b) This is the time to change careers.
(c) This is the moment Annie should not slow down.
(d) This is the perfect moment to slow down and take a break.

5. Where did Annie grow up?
(a) Cambridge.
(b) Indianapolis.
(c) Chicago.
(d) New York.

6. Why does Annie wait to call Sarah in Chapter 8?
(a) Sarah should be the last person she calls.
(b) Annie is not ready to talk to her.
(c) Sarah would not want to be bothered by this news.
(d) Sarah lives in California and will not be awake yet.

7. What are the two levels on which Annie feels she is living in Chapter 8?
(a) She wants to mother Sarah as well as be mothered by Sarah.
(b) One that seems to be trying to disengage from what is happening and one that is trying to realize it.
(c) She wants to be busy and useful, as well as curled up in bed.
(d) She feels both happy and relieved.

8. What does Frieda like about Annie?
(a) She is both pretty and smart.
(b) She is just like Graham.
(c) She is both dignified and joyful.
(d) She is a good mother.

9. What do both Graham and John have in common?
(a) Their fathers left them.
(b) They dated some of the same women.
(c) They loved football.
(d) Their love of food.

10. Why does Annie begin to laugh in Chapter 8?
(a) She hears the EMTs laughing as they struggle to move Graham's large body down the stairs.
(b) She thinks about her new future life as a widow.
(c) She thinks back on good times with Graham.
(d) She wants to cheer herself up.

11. How does Annie feel when she sees Graham around town?
(a) Happy.
(b) Excited.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Envious.

12. How does Frieda respond when Graham confides in her that he had an extramarital affair while married to Annie?
(a) She walks away.
(b) She is silent.
(c) She weeps.
(d) She laughs.

13. Who is Dr. Fielding?
(a) Grahams's cardiologist.
(b) Graham's father.
(c) Annie's newest flame.
(d) Graham's shrink.

14. How does Frieda react in Chapter 8 to the news of Graham's passing?
(a) She sobs quietly.
(b) She moans.
(c) She cries out violently.
(d) She is silent.

15. How does Frieda feel about the time in Lucas' life where he could only speak reasonably with Annie?
(a) Anger.
(b) Pain.
(c) Relief.
(d) Jealousy.

Short Answer Questions

1. From who's perspective is this story told?

2. When Annie asks Graham what is worrying him, what is his response?

3. What does Annie think is missing as she looks at Graham's body?

4. Why does Sarah say that men find her voice more attractive than her looks?

5. When Annie turns on the light at the end of Chapter 7, how do they both respond to seeing each other?

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