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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. According to Jessica, she is addicted to what?
(a) Her wealth.
(b) Her chardonnay.
(c) Her cell phone.
(d) Her expensive face creams.

2. When Tony meets with Masha in Chapter 25, he explains he did what for 20 years?
(a) Moped.
(b) Meditated.
(c) Grieved.
(d) Worked.

3. As she drove to Tranquillum House, Frances reflected that she should have been traveling to what city?
(a) San Diego.
(b) Santa Barbara.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Sacramento.

4. Tony Hogburn has tattoos of what?
(a) Smiley faces.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Flowers.
(d) Butterflies.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What inspired Tony to attend the retreat?

2. What is the term Masha uses to describe the transformative therapy intended for the guests?

3. As she drives to Tranquillum House, Frances begins experiencing pain where?

4. During their session in Chapter 24, Masha tells Carmel she lacks what?

5. In her former life, Masha had worked for what kind of company?

Short Essay Questions

1. Once alone in her room for the first time, what does Frances discover?

2. In Chapter 28, whom does Heather remember seeing in the hospital cafeteria? How did she react?

3. What factors cause Frances to have a meltdown on the way to Tranquillum House?

4. What do Masha and Frances have in common, as Frances discovers in Chapter 23?

5. Who is Alain and what does he tell Frances? How does she react?

6. Why is Tony famous?

7. Frances is concerned to see what happen during their morning hike in Chapter 17?

8. Why is Ben unhappy with Jessica?

9. What shocking change happened to Jessica and Ben prior to their coming on the retreat? How did the change affect them?

10. What information does Masha learn about Carmel in Chapter 24?

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