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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 disturbing memory surfaces for Annie?
(a) Getting lost in the park between her home and Sofie's.
(b) Being jealous of Sofie's musical gift.
(c) The man on the bridal path who asks to girls to touch his erection.
(d) Annie's noisy and disruptive home.

2. At the memorial for Graham, who does Frieda toast?
(a) Sarah and Lucas.
(b) Graham's friends.
(c) Graham.
(d) Graham and Annie.

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

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

5. How does Sarah describe her satisfaction and desire to triumph over her mother, in regards to her father?
(a) Odd.
(b) Oedipal.
(c) Embarrasing.
(d) Sad.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 14, Annie initially does not let herself cry. Why?

2. What does Sarah do when she realizes she does not want to be alone in her childhood home?

3. How does Annie describe the memories of her friendship with Sofie, even though they had grown apart?

4. When speaking with Lucas, what does Sarah learn about his wants regarding Annie and Graham?

5. How does Annie feel as the kids scatter Graham's ashes?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Annie's childhood home compare to that of Sofie's?

2. How does Annie describe the changes that took place when she and Graham were at the lake house?

3. What bonded Annie and Sofie?

4. How does Annie's feelings towards Mike's behavior change over time?

5. Why does Edith feel sorry for her ex-husband, Mike?

6. In Chapter 22, what does Lucas tell Jeanne is what he loves about Annie?

7. When Annie sees Sofie Kahn's name on the announcement board, how does she react?

8. How does Annie first feel as she flips through Memoir of Bookshop?

9. How does Lucas initially feel about his daughter? Why?

10. How does Frieda believe one can manage in life?

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