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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. What important event has Graham forgotten in Chapter 2?
(a) Annie's photography show.
(b) His daughter's birthday.
(c) His bookstore's party.
(d) His lunch date with John.

2. How does Annie describe what happens to her body when she thinks about her love for Graham?
(a) It softens.
(b) It cools.
(c) It hardens.
(d) It warms.

3. How does Annie know right away that Graham is dead?
(a) He is still in bed.
(b) He is not breathing.
(c) He does not respond when she calls his name.
(d) His skin is gray.

4. What does Annie think of Sarah's steady, maternal behavior?
(a) Surprising.
(b) Odd.
(c) Uncomfortable.
(d) Pleasant.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Annie think about John's comment that she should remember that Graham loved her, no matter what happens?

2. What does Frieda feel Annie does not know about Graham?

3. When Annie and Rosemary run into each other at the grocery store, what does Annie say that makes her think that she had offended Rosemary?

4. How does Rosemary view the romantic relationship between herself and Graham after they sleep together for the first time?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Sarah and Lucas believe must take place for their father and why?

2. How does Graham feel after his talk with Rosemary?

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

4. What is Annie's reaction to Danielle's vote of confidence regarding her upcoming solo show?

5. Why does Lucas resent his mother?

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

7. What is Annie's reaction to the EMTs laughter as they carry Graham's body out of the house?

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

9. Why does Annie know right away that something is wrong, when she wakes up at the beginning of Chapter 8?

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

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