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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 Aunt Emily ask John about?
(a) Where he would like to be in ten years.
(b) Why he is breaking her heart.
(c) How old he is.
(d) What he lives for and loves.

2. Who does the couple run into on their trip?
(a) Sidney Gross and his wife.
(b) Their family.
(c) John's girlfriend.
(d) John's boss.

3. Who does John visit while in Chicago?
(a) An ex-girlfreind, Gretchen.
(b) A family member.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) Harold Graebner.

4. How does john feel when he leaves his aunt's house?
(a) Despondent.
(b) Misled.
(c) Confused.
(d) Happy.

5. What kind of outlook did Lonnie have?
(a) Smooth player.
(b) Very cranky.
(c) A habitual disposition.
(d) A kind soul.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kate think is the worst thing that can happen?

2. How is this ironic?

3. What does John realize about his search for the meaning of his life?

4. Why has John given up his search?

5. Who has also asked Kate to marry him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Kate so happy in Chicago?

2. Who does John decide to call after he is done speaking with his aunt on the phone?

3. Why doesn't Kate like Harold's wife?

4. How does John feel about his family at the end of the book?

5. Has John completely abandoned his search?

6. Why is Aunt Emily upset with John at the beginning of the chapter?

7. What does John reveal to Aunt Emily?

8. Why does John flirt with Joyce?

9. Why does Kate want to go to Chicago with John?

10. What is Kate's test after Lonnie dies?

(see the answer keys)

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