View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not one of the activities Ellen describes having with her mother?
(a) Trips to movie theaters
(b) A trip to the beach
(c) Trips to restaurants
(d) A trip to a museum

2. What day do Brian and Jeff return home for Thanksgiving?
(a) Thursday
(b) Tuesday
(c) Sunday
(d) Wednesday

3. What did Jonathan's father do for a living in New York City?
(a) He's a lawyer
(b) He's a justice of the peace
(c) He's a police officer
(d) He's a court baliff

4. What are the two foods on George's plate as he talks to Ellen?
(a) Steak and potatoes
(b) Sandwich and a pickle
(c) Mushrooms and ground beef
(d) Sushi and rice

5. Why does Kate say her mouth tastes like tin?
(a) Because of the anti-depressants
(b) Because of the cancer
(c) Because of the restrictive diet
(d) Because of the platinum in the chemotherapy

6. What does Kate say interrupted the conversation about sex?
(a) George
(b) She feared starting the conversation
(c) The telephone
(d) Ellen's forward questions

7. What kind of flowers does Kate say were planted and died near the Christmas trees?
(a) Pansies
(b) Poinsettias
(c) Lilies
(d) Chrysanthamums

8. What two words are repeated in the lullaby Ellen's mother sings to her?
(a) Safe and sound
(b) Lullaby and good-night
(c) Ellen and Mama
(d) Peace and joy

9. What is the snack Ellen makes that she says her mother frequently made for them as children?
(a) Rice Crispy treats
(b) Cinnamon toast
(c) Chocolate chip cookies
(d) Strawberry shortcake

10. What does Kate say she and Teresa were laughing about while Ellen was downstairs?
(a) A knock-knock joke about a banana
(b) A photo of Ellen as Little Bo Peep
(c) A joke about Blueberry Hill
(d) A photo of Brian and Jeff

11. Which of the following was not one of the first books Kate and Ellen buy for their book club?
(a) Anna Karenina
(b) Great Expectations
(c) Sense and Sensibility
(d) Pride and Prejudice

12. What does Kate say she left at City Hall on her wedding day?
(a) A library book
(b) Her bouquet
(c) Her ring
(d) A photo

13. What is Jules' reaction to Ellen's news that she and her mother have formed a book club?
(a) She says it's a bad idea
(b) She says Ellen was very smart
(c) She predicts they won't finish the books
(d) She says it's bound to be tedious

14. What does Mr. Tweedy say about Ellen's announcement that she's going to her mother's?
(a) He says she's doing the right thing
(b) He offers her a raise
(c) He says she can work from there
(d) He says she should talk to her friend Jules

15. What does Kate say she's done to cause her back to hurt?
(a) Developed a kidney stone
(b) Bruised it
(c) Thrown out a disc
(d) She says the cancer is causing the pain

Short Answer Questions

1. What are two of the items Ellen remembers they need at home?

2. What breaks the silence after the waiter takes their order?

3. What is the project Kate is asked to call on a young mother about?

4. What does Ellen win for her essay on euthanasia?

5. Where did Ellen's parents go after their marriage ceremony?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 542 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample