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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rosemary view the romantic relationship between herself and Graham after they sleep together for the first time?
(a) An accident.
(b) A mistake.
(c) Inevitable.
(d) A casual fling.

2. Why is Thomas on Sarah's radio station's talk show?
(a) He had just released an album.
(b) He was interviewing to be a talk show host.
(c) He was a local politician.
(d) He had just published a book.

3. How does Graham appear when Annie tells him she ran into Rosemary?
(a) He seems unsure.
(b) He seems angry.
(c) He seems startled.
(d) He seems at ease.

4. How do they all feel when Frieda and Annie become good friends?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Happy.
(c) Upset.
(d) Worried.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Annie grow up?

2. What advice does John give to Graham regarding ending his affair with Rosemary?

3. Why does Sarah feel odd receiving her mother's phone call in front of Thomas?

4. What reminder does Annie have of Sarah, as a toddler, hitting her with a heavy toy?

5. What do both Graham and John have in common?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Annie surprised by Sarah's behavior at Annie and Graham's home?

2. Why does Annie feel shame when she thinks about her previous marriage?

3. What does Annie learn about Frieda based on Frieda's reaction to the news of Graham's death?

4. What does Annie notice at the beginning of Chapter 7 about Graham?

5. How does Annie try to cheer herself up and appear younger?

6. What is the relationship like between Annie and Danielle?

7. Why does Lucas resent his mother?

8. How does Lucas initially respond to his mother's call?

9. What does Annie realize, towards the end of this section of the book, is changing regarding her relationship to her children?

10. What does Graham do to make sure he has a talk with Rosemary about ending their relationship?

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