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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. Which photograph does Claudia include in the book?
(a) A picture of Tom sitting on a broken wall.
(b) One of her with Tom.
(c) One of herself sitting on a Jeep.
(d) One of her in front of a pyramid.

2. Having changed his mind from his original postwar plans, what does Tom now say he wants?
(a) To become a book writer.
(b) To grow poinsettias on his family farm.
(c) To marry Claudia, have a child and live on the family farm.
(d) To retire and learn to paint.

3. Why do Claudia and Jasper go to Rocqueville?
(a) For the Yalta Conference.
(b) So he can network at NATO.
(c) To see the American president speak.
(d) So he can address the WHO.

4. What injuries does Claudia suffer from her limo accident?
(a) Broken ribs and internal injuries.
(b) Head trama and internal injuries.
(c) Head trama and broken ribs.
(d) Brocken sternum and internal injuries.

5. Why does the war suddenly become real to Claudia?
(a) Because she witnessed a bombing.
(b) Because she's reporting it.
(c) Because she worries about Tom.
(d) Because she can't get home.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Claudia feel shortly after her limo accident?

2. What does the nurse tell Claudia when her miscarriage begins?

3. How many people are killed in Claudia's limo accident?

4. What won't the nurse tell Claudia as she suffers her miscarriage?

5. What two physical characteristics does Claudia believe have made her life different?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss why Claudia and Gordon like to dance with each other, even as children.

2. Where are Tom and Claudia when he confesses that he wants to marry her?

3. Why does Claudia refuse to pretend to be Jasper's secretary when they visit NATO together?

4. How does Claudia define "history" to Mr. Hamilton?

5. What fascinates Claudia about Memphis?

6. Does Sylvia expect a sexual relationship between Gordon and Claudia? Why or why not?

7. What uncharacteristic way does Claudia attempt to ensure Tom's safety when she learns he is missing in action?

8. Why does Jasper decide to pursue a career in TV?

9. For what two reasons is Camilla amazed by Claudia's pregnancy?

10. When Tom tells Claudia in Chapter 8 that he has never been more happy in his life, upon what thought does Claudia silently reflect?

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