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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 31, what does Jean think might happen if Gretchen's story is published?
(a) It will devastate Martha.
(b) It will result in scandal due to hers and Howard's breakup.
(c) It might reflect badly on Jerimiah.
(d) It will devastate Edie.

2. What did the doctor tell Jean after he discovered she had had the procedure done in Chapter 17?
(a) She would be very healthy from now on.
(b) She would probably die.
(c) She would likely not be able to have children.
(d) She would go to hell.

3. In Chapter 28, what does Jean think her mother looks like in the hospital?
(a) Brave.
(b) Like a priest.
(c) Like a child.
(d) More masculine.

4. In Chapter 31, what does Jean hope will happen to Gretchen's story?
(a) Gretchen will be paid for it.
(b) It will run on the front page.
(c) It will be buried.
(d) Gretchen will forget about it.

5. In Chapter 29, who does Jean call to get Margaret?
(a) Janet.
(b) Edie.
(c) Roy.
(d) Howard.

6. What has happened to Jean's mother in Chapter 27?
(a) She dies.
(b) She has had a fall and has to stay in the hospital for a while.
(c) She is diagnosed with dementia.
(d) She is given last rites by the priest.

7. Who does Howard say he told about Gretchen leaving him?
(a) Rennie.
(b) Edie.
(c) Helen.
(d) Jack.

8. Who does Martha say Margaret was named for?
(a) Martha and Gretchen.
(b) Gretchen's aunt.
(c) Martha's aunt.
(d) Gretchen and Howard.

9. Who was once Jean's lover?
(a) Michael.
(b) Henry.
(c) Frank.
(d) John.

10. What does Howard say was unfair of Gretchen?
(a) Her pretending to know how to cook.
(b) Her pretending sex meant nothing to her.
(c) Her taking all the money.
(d) Her taking the rabbit.

11. In Chapter 30, what do the doctors think of Gretchen's story about immaculate conception after all the tests?
(a) They all agree it is untrue.
(b) They all agree it is true.
(c) Two agree it is true, but three think it is untrue.
(d) They are not in agreement about whether it was possible.

12. What game do Jean and Howard play at Howard's aunt's?
(a) Poker.
(b) Tennis.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Backgammon.

13. What does Jean witness an elderly woman do to her daughter?
(a) Make her pay the bill herself.
(b) Try to drown her.
(c) Kiss her.
(d) Shove her.

14. What does Jean tell Mrs. Bowland her mother never had much of to begin with?
(a) Street sense.
(b) Money.
(c) Confidence.
(d) Bravery.

15. Where does Jean take her mother for holidays in Chapter 20?
(a) Lymington.
(b) Henries.
(c) Fortfordshire.
(d) Lake of the Coheries.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 28, who does Jean notice a first mention of in Alice's diary?

2. What does Howard's aunt give Jean as a gift?

3. In Chapter 17, what does Jean tell Howard that she has never told anyone else?

4. How does Jean feel about her ex-boyfriend now?

5. Where do the Tilburys go on a short break in Chapter 20?

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