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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Micah phones Brink in Chapter 5, what does Micah tell Brink?
(a) That Brink's mother has been admitted to a hospital.
(b) That Brink's mother is sorry for hurting him.
(c) That Brink's mother is at his apartment.
(d) That Brink's mother has alerted the police.

2. According to Ada in Chapter 6, a dream about babies is a sign from what?
(a) Your subconscious.
(b) Your conscience.
(c) Your superconscious.
(d) Your unconscious.

3. According to Liz in Chapter 4, what is to blame for Micah’s rigid personality?
(a) His education.
(b) His career.
(c) His genetics.
(d) His childhood.

4. As the narrator explains in Chapter 5, Micah’s previous relationships ended when what was shattered?
(a) His routine.
(b) His loneliness.
(c) His illusions.
(d) His peace of mind.

5. What work does the carpenter perform in Chapter 6?
(a) He seals off entry points.
(b) He installs a kitchen cabinet.
(c) He rehangs an apartment door.
(d) He fixes a broken piece of molding.

6. Micah does not understand why he was so eager to do what after his service call to Rosalie?
(a) Fall in love.
(b) Work hard.
(c) Grow up.
(d) Return home.

7. Who actually texts Micah at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) Rosalie.
(b) Emily.
(c) Yolanda.
(d) Luella.

8. Why is Micah out of sorts at the start of Chapter 4?
(a) Because he is upset about Cass.
(b) Because he parked in a questionable spot.
(c) Because he just witnessed a car accident.
(d) Because he is worried about Brink.

9. What does Micah leave on a table as he leaves Cass at the end of Chapter 6?
(a) Some money.
(b) Her mail.
(c) A key.
(d) His phone.

10. According to Rosalie in Chapter 6, she recently inherited what?
(a) Her grandmother’s name.
(b) Her grandmother’s legacy.
(c) Her grandmother’s business.
(d) Her grandmother’s house.

11. Whom does Micah email at the end of Chapter 4?
(a) Brink.
(b) Cass.
(c) Yolanda.
(d) Lorna.

12. According to Ada in Chapter 6, who also just dreamed about babies?
(a) Suze.
(b) Ada.
(c) Cass.
(d) Lily.

13. The phrase “like a starving man" (96) is an example of what literary device?
(a) Metaphor.
(b) Simile.
(c) Symbolism.
(d) Irony.

14. What odd thing does Micah want, as explained on page 134?
(a) He wants to want everything.
(b) He wants not a single thing.
(c) He wants to want something.
(d) He wants to want nothing.

15. According to Micah in Chapter 5, why did his relationship with Zara end?
(a) She fell ill.
(b) She moved away.
(c) She cheated on him.
(d) She failed out of college.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which member of the family asks for Micah’s help purchasing a new computer in Chapter 4?

2. At the start of Chapter 5, the narrator wonders if Micah would notice what event?

3. At the start of Chapter 5, the narrator hypothesizes how much time would pass before Micah would notice the lack of people?

4. When Micah’s family learns that Micah and Cass have broken up in Chapter 4, how do they react?

5. When Micah phones Brink in Chapter 5, how does Brink respond?

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