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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Maribel eventually go back to Schuyler's hotel after their fight?
(a) Because she wants to argue with him some more.
(b) Because she has no place to sleep.
(c) Because she wants to make up.
(d) Because she has no food in her apartment.

2. On page 12, which book from his childhood does Ethan remember thinking about?
(a) Charlotte's Web.
(b) Treasure Island.
(c) Frankenstein.
(d) Little Women.

3. Who does Joe's high school girlfriend marry after college?
(a) Schuyler.
(b) Gil.
(c) Andrew.
(d) Alex.

4. At the end of Chapter 2, what does Joe say his mother is good at doing?
(a) Balancing working with family life.
(b) Following the beliefs and values of Buddhism.
(c) Arguing down prices on fruit being sold in the street.
(d) Working hard to support her family.

5. Who does Ethan's sister end up marrying?
(a) Blake, a pediatrician.
(b) Alec, a divorce lawyer.
(c) Rex, a teacher.
(d) Mike, an engineer.

6. Which accessory that Schuyler wore made him appear wealthy?
(a) His gold cufflinks.
(b) His silk neckties.
(c) His great grandfather's watch.
(d) His suit jackets.

7. What does Maribel say eventually vanishes?
(a) Love.
(b) Wisdom.
(c) Money.
(d) Beauty and youth.

8. When Jack's girlfriend notices a picture of Joe's father, what does Joe call him?
(a) His estranged father.
(b) His distant uncle.
(c) A sperm donor.
(d) His father.

9. Where is Ethan's sister wedding held?
(a) A 5-star restaurant in Manhattan.
(b) The Met.
(c) Their family apartment.
(d) The Cloisters.

10. What new job does Veronica have which she loves?
(a) Assistant librarian.
(b) Baker.
(c) Store manager.
(d) Teacher.

11. When Maribel's father moved into a bedsit, what did people leave him as a thank you gift?
(a) Wine.
(b) Whisky.
(c) Gin.
(d) Beer.

12. What song does Ethan's mother enjoy singing during parties at their apartment when he is younger?
(a) "I Will Always Love You."
(b) "Love Shack."
(c) "Rock Lobster."
(d) "Blackbird."

13. Where does Ethan fall in love with his then-partner, Tony?
(a) At the Yale library.
(b) At a bar.
(c) At a nightclub.
(d) His sister's wedding.

14. What does Ethan call his father?
(a) A happy capitalist.
(b) An overthinker.
(c) An angry capitalist.
(d) A dreamer.

15. How does Joe learn about Veronica's new job?
(a) From an article in The New York Times.
(b) From an Instagram post.
(c) From a conversation they have over text.
(d) From a conversation Joe overhears between Veronica and Kim.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gil stays at Nok's house, what does he call her?

2. What decade is it when Ethan reflects on his childhood?

3. How does Maribel feel when she is with Schuyler?

4. Where does Gil's second family live?

5. After Veronica leaves Joe's apartment, what does he think about?

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