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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. In Alison's audio diary, how old did she remember she was when she used to dance to a tape of Irish folk songs?
(a) 6.
(b) 5.
(c) 4.
(d) 7.

2. In "The Real Wherever," what time did Alison meet Edwin when he took his break?
(a) 1 p.m.
(b) 3 p.m.
(c) 4 p.m.
(d) 2 p.m.

3. How did Clive know Emily was Claire?
(a) Her finger writing in the air.
(b) Information on the phone she left in his taxi.
(c) Old photos from when Alison died.
(d) She looks like Alison.

4. In "Voices," how long has Clive been in the U.S.?
(a) 18.
(b) 15.
(c) 19.
(d) 17.

5. When does Jefe get run over by a food deliveryman on a bicycle?
(a) November.
(b) Mid-December.
(c) Early February.
(d) January.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "The Secret City," where is a debut novel Emily's boss has acquired set?

2. How long had Emily worked at the publishing company when she is fired?

3. In "Voices," when Emily goes home for Thanksgiving, how old is Aunt Caroline's boyfriend?

4. How many women in labor does Clive tell Emily he has driven to the hospital?

5. At night, what tree would Clive remember was in his grandmother's yard?

Short Essay Questions

1. What were Emily's thoughts when she listened to one of Alison's tapes?

2. How was Agatha not able to start over when she and Sara moved to Saint X?

3. What does Clive do on the anniversary of Alison's death?

4. What does Sachin accuse Clive of doing?

5. Why does Emily begin to doubt the veracity of Alison's audio diaries?

6. When and how did Sara's mother decided to move to Saint X?

7. What type of business ventures did Clive help Edwin with after they graduated from Everett Lyle Secondary School?

8. Why is Emily fired from her job?

9. What two types of passengers does Clive notice as he drives his taxi?

10. What does Emily learn about Alison's opinion of her?

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