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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 Chapter 28, what does the nurse say Jean's mother likes?
(a) Geranium.
(b) Bergamot.
(c) Orange.
(d) Lavender.

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

3. In Chapter 26, what does Jean try for the first time?
(a) Garlic.
(b) Apple tart.
(c) Pot pie.
(d) Sardines and olives.

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

5. In Chapter 27, why does Jean feel guilty?
(a) She feels badly towards her sister.
(b) Her mother fell while she was having lunch with Howard.
(c) She feels badly towards Margaret.
(d) She stole money.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 19, what makes Gretchen look a lot less like Margaret?

2. In Chapter 17, what does Howard's aunt offer him and Jean to drink?

3. Why does Margaret not go on the outing in Chapter 17?

4. What does Howard say was unfair of Gretchen?

5. What does Margaret convince the man in the shop to buy?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 19, what is the last test the doctors want to do on Gretchen and Margaret?

2. What gift does Jean get for Margaret that Margaret loves?

3. In Chapter 29, who shows up at Jean's door and gives her a fright?

4. What does Gretchen ask Jean to do with Margaret?

5. In Chapter 18, what does Howard fix for Jean?

6. When does Jean begin to realize the strength of her feelings for Howard?

7. In Chapter 26, what happens to Jean's mother?

8. What column does Jean regularly write for the paper?

9. In Chapter 28, why is Jean worried about her mother?

10. In Chapter 20, what does Jean see on her holiday with her mother that depresses her?

(see the answer keys)

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