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

2. Where does Gil's second family live?
(a) Woodside, New York.
(b) Flushing, Queens, New York.
(c) Chiang Mai, Thailand.
(d) Coney Island, New York.

3. How does Ethan identify himself as he reflects on his college years?
(a) As a quiet, book worm.
(b) As anxious and overwhelmed.
(c) As a romantic.
(d) As sleep deprived.

4. What does Ethan's mother want to learn more about?
(a) The Thai language.
(b) Thai literature and art.
(c) Textiles and religion.
(d) Thai street food.

5. Why does Joe's mother send Jack away?
(a) To give him the chance to meet his real father.
(b) To better his education.
(c) To get him away from gangs.
(d) To improve his physical health.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Ethan's mother's profession?

2. What song does Ethan's mother enjoy singing during parties at their apartment when he is younger?

3. What does Ethan call his father?

4. Where does Joe's mother send his brother, Jack?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Veronica handle losing her husband, Schuyler, after he is killed overseas?

2. How is Veronica described when Joe discusses Veronica's family and her growing up in Queens?

3. What is the narrative structure throughout the novel?

4. After Schuyler dies, what scary dream does Veronica dream about?

5. Why does Schuyler's brother, Tad, phone Maribel after Schuyler's death?

6. How does Ethan react to his father's secret?

7. After Gil suffers from a second stroke, where does he go and who takes care of him?

8. In Chapter 3, how is the hotel described that Schuyler and the crew stay in?

9. How does Maribel describe how she feels after becoming romantically involved with Schuyler?

10. After Ethan phones his mother to say Gil probably missed her, how does Abby react?

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