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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 has Frieda been permanently cut off from her son, based on what is said in Chapter 22?
(a) Her friendship with Annie has been uncomfortable for Lucas.
(b) She lives too far away for them to stay well-connected.
(c) Her unreachable sorrow that seems to be a part of who she is.
(d) Her anger towards Graham.

2. 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."

3. What is the reason Frieda gives for why Graham would have an affair?
(a) He was lonely.
(b) He never could love just one person.
(c) His Grahamness. His appetite for everything.
(d) His physical needs were complex.

4. How does Sarah describe the smile Annie gives her in Chapter 23?
(a) The smile of someone who is hopeful.
(b) The happiest smile Sarah had seen in awhile.
(c) The most tired smile Sarah had ever seen.
(d) The most joyless smile Sarah had ever seen.

5. What does Annie do during much of the drive up to Vermont, in Chapter 15?
(a) She sings to herself.
(b) She listens to books on tape.
(c) She wails, lamenting her sorrows.
(d) She talks to Frieda on the phone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Annie want to talk to Frieda about Graham's betrayal?

2. According to Frieda, what is the reason why each relationship is unique?

3. What does Annie remember liking about the Kahn house?

4. What is Annie's response to finding Rosemary sobbing in Graham's office?

5. What about Sofie's life had Annie always wanted?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Frieda's response when Sarah asks her if her relationship with Graham had been as secretive as Graham and Annie's?

2. What bonded Annie and Sofie?

3. What does the memory of the man in the park mean for Annie?

4. How does Frieda feel, in the end, about hearing Annie constantly vent about Graham's betrayal?

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

6. How does Frieda begin to feel admiration for Jeanne for keeping her out of the spreading of Graham's ashes?

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

8. How does Edith respond when Annie says that, now that Graham is dead, there is nothing left?

9. How does Annie feel as she watches the children scatter Graham's ashes?

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

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