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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the looseness of Annie's childhood home mean to her and her siblings?
(a) They are the party house for the neighborhood kids.
(b) They are on their own, as their mother has better things to do than fuss with them.
(c) They have relaxed but supportive parents.
(d) They have freedom to roam and do as they wish, even with adult supervision.

2. What advice had Annie given Lucas about Lucinda that had stuck with him?
(a) The right woman will come into your life when you least expect it.
(b) Find someone else, as she is not worthy of your love.
(c) You will find true love, some day.
(d) You have world enough, and time.

3. What gift had helped propel Annie into her career as a photographer?
(a) A photography book.
(b) A visit to a photography exhibit.
(c) A photo session with a local photographer.
(d) A camera.

4. How does Annie feel when she sees Sofie Kahn's name on the announcement board?
(a) Excited.
(b) Scared.
(c) Breathless.
(d) Annoyed.

5. Why does Annie want to talk to Frieda about Graham's betrayal?
(a) Annie wants to tell someone who can help her tell the children.
(b) Annie wants to speak to someone who will keep this a secret.
(c) Annie wants a shoulder to cry on.
(d) Annie wants someone who will be angry with her.

6. When speaking with Lucas, what does Sarah learn about his wants regarding Annie and Graham?
(a) He wants them to divorce.
(b) He wishes they did not live so close to him.
(c) He wants them together.
(d) He wants Graham to be married to Frieda, not Annie.

7. What does Sarah say she did not realize about her house growing up, in Chapter 23?
(a) It was beautiful.
(b) It was very clean.
(c) It was shabby.
(d) It was very large.

8. How does Annie react to the plastic bag that contains Graham's ashes?
(a) She is angry.
(b) She almost laughs out loud.
(c) She is shocked into silence.
(d) She cries.

9. How does Sarah describe how she felt about her home as a child?
(a) Her home was small.
(b) Her home was perfect.
(c) Her home made her sad.
(d) Her home was shabby.

10. How does Luca find Claire, soon after her birth?
(a) Sweet.
(b) Unappealing.
(c) Amazing.
(d) Beautiful.

11. According to Frieda, what is the reason why each relationship is unique?
(a) People change throughout their lives.
(b) Each relationship has its unique struggles.
(c) Love is what two people have together.
(d) Love is what two people make together.

12. What does Sarah do when she realizes she does not want to be alone in her childhood home?
(a) She heads to Vermont to see her mother.
(b) She visits friends in the neighborhood.
(c) She stops by her father's bookstore.
(d) She books a flight back to San Francisco later that day.

13. What had been Sarah's strategy to make room for herself between her parents?
(a) She was quiet and shy.
(b) She was wild and noisy.
(c) She only spoke to her father.
(d) She would push them away from each other.

14. Why does Annie not want to speak to Edith about Graham's affair with Rosemary?
(a) Edith would not be surprised.
(b) Edith is not easy to talk to.
(c) Edith would be too angry.
(d) Edith is too kind.

15. What is Edith's response to Annie when she says there is nothing left?
(a) "That is so true, Annie."
(b) "That's not true, Annie."
(c) "That is partially true, Annie."
(d) "There was nothing there to begin with, Annie."

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sarah describe her satisfaction and desire to triumph over her mother, in regards to her father?

2. What does Annie do during much of the drive up to Vermont, in Chapter 15?

3. Why is Annie not uncomfortable with scattering Graham's ashes?

4. What does Annie do after unpacking from her trip to Vermont in Chapter 17?

5. What are the two main reasons for the differences between the Kahn home and Annie's home?

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