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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 does Sarah say about her mother's kindness?
(a) It takes a different form.
(b) It is useless.
(c) It is forced.
(d) It is nonexistent.

2. What advice does John give to Graham regarding ending his affair with Rosemary?
(a) To be a little bit mean.
(b) To do it quickly.
(c) To be kind.
(d) To end it today.

3. How does Graham respond when Annie says that he is a good husband?
(a) "It means everything to me. For you to say that."
(b) He does not say anything.
(c) "I'm not so sure about that."
(d) He chuckles.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 3, for how long does Graham say he and Annie have been married?

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

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

4. How does Graham finally get up the nerve to end his relationship with Rosemary?

5. Why are Graham and Annie worried about Karen?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What leads to Graham's affair with Rosemary?

3. Why does Annie love her car so much?

4. Describe Annie's two past solo shows in New York.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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