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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. With whom is Thomas having an affair?
(a) His neighbor
(b) His sparring partner's wife
(c) His secretary
(d) His sister-in-law

2. Who is the man who bullies Thomas on the ship?
(a) Flora
(b) Fonzarelli
(c) Falconetti
(d) Fiorucci

3. What does Thomas receive from his mother?
(a) Copy of a will
(b) Party invitation
(c) A letter
(d) Old photographs

4. What is Thomas' home port city?
(a) Lisbon
(b) Cannes
(c) Marseilles
(d) Antibes

5. What industry does Gretchen work in?
(a) High tech
(b) Healthcare
(c) Film
(d) Manufacturing

Short Answer Questions

1. What secret does Jane reveal to Rudolph on their honeymoon?

2. Gretchen now has no husband and no ______________.

3. Who is the man who befriends Thomas on the ship?

4. Where is Gretchen living with her son in Part 3, Chapter 1?

5. What is the name of Gretchen's new husband?

Short Essay Questions

1. Explain how Thomas' original return of the $5000 has resulted in a positive way for him after all.

2. What does Gretchen ask Rudolph to do in order to help her son in spite of the fact that she and Rudolph have had a strained relationship for a year?

3. What are the two most important factors in Virginia Calderwood's overt flirtations with Rudolph?

4. What seems to be the next step in Rudolph's career?

5. How does Thomas reconnect with his son?

6. How does the author fill in plot and character development between chapters?

7. How does Thomas' protection of his friend, Dwyer, in a fight ultimately have profound negative impact on Thomas' life?

8. What are the significant changes visible in Mary now?

9. Explain the symbolism of Rudolph's meeting his high school French teacher.

10. What is ironic about Thomas' love for the sea?

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