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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Zoe's brother had which ailment?
(a) Anaplasmosis.
(b) Asthma.
(c) Anemia.
(d) Anaphylaxis.

2. What is the name of Frances's second husband?
(a) Hector.
(b) Henry.
(c) Harry.
(d) Harrison.

3. With the silence broken in Chapter 13, Ben expresses concern about what?
(a) The state of his room.
(b) The whereabouts of his car.
(c) The appearance of his wife.
(d) The state of his marriage.

4. What is the term Masha uses to describe the transformative therapy intended for the guests?
(a) The new system.
(b) The new regulations.
(c) The new protocol.
(d) The new procedure.

5. What does Heather do for a living?
(a) She is a medical assistant.
(b) She is a physical therapist.
(c) She is a midwife.
(d) She is a respiratory therapist.

6. As Yao gives her a tour of Tranquillum House, Frances is disconcerted to learn that what happens everyday during the retreat?
(a) Fasting.
(b) Kickboxing.
(c) A physical exam and blood work.
(d) Guided meditation.

7. What is Tony Hogburn's nickname?
(a) Smiley.
(b) Cheery.
(c) Happy.
(d) Winkey.

8. What does Lars's partner want Lars to do?
(a) He wants to formally marry.
(b) He wants to move to the United States.
(c) He wants to buy a new house.
(d) He wants to have a child with Lars.

9. How did Yao feel in the time following Masha's heart attack?
(a) Like his life was blooming.
(b) Like his life was collapsing.
(c) Like his life was finally getting started.
(d) Like his life was under control.

10. As the novel begins, Yao is called to help a woman named whom?
(a) Masha.
(b) Magda.
(c) Marta.
(d) Milla.

11. During their session in Chapter 24, Masha tells Carmel she lacks what?
(a) Strength.
(b) Joy.
(c) Hope.
(d) Confidence.

12. In her former life, Masha had worked for what kind of company?
(a) A paper company.
(b) A shoe company.
(c) A coffee company.
(d) A dairy company.

13. Why does Napoleon blame himself for Zach's death?
(a) He walked away.
(b) He ignored his son.
(c) He left early.
(d) He slept in.

14. What does Napoleon do for a living?
(a) He is a nurse.
(b) He is a schoolteacher.
(c) He is an athletic trainer.
(d) He is a therapist.

15. Which of Frances's books does Zoe find inside Tranquillum House?
(a) Noah's Lament.
(b) Neil's Blessing.
(c) Nathaniel's Kiss.
(d) Nelson's Embrace.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Zoe's brother?

2. Who killed Frances's father?

3. Who abandons themselves to Masha with abandon?

4. Who killed Masha's father?

5. As Napoleon completes his tai chi class in Chapter 26, he refuses to do what?

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