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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. The story of what is a familiar tale in the Skutari family.
(a) Harold's death.
(b) Magnus' disappearance.
(c) Daisy's birth.
(d) Cuyler's death.

2. What did Barker die of?
(a) Skin cancer.
(b) Liver failure.
(c) Auto accident injuries.
(d) Brain tumor.

3. It will be revealed to Daisy's children that Daisy's first husband died where?
(a) Chicago.
(b) London.
(c) New York.
(d) Paris.

4. Daisy is living in what state, in chapter 8?
(a) Indiana.
(b) Alaska.
(c) Florida.
(d) Alabama.

5. Daisy leaves the telling of this chapter with the notion that this time of what could go on for some time?
(a) Reconciling.
(b) Declining.
(c) Reflecting.
(d) Recovering.

Short Answer Questions

1. Victoria invites Daisy to go with her and her professor to where?

2. Chapter 7 tells the story of who falling into depression?

3. Chapter 10 consists of a collection of observations about Daisy's what?

4. Who thinks the loss of the column is the reason for the depression?

5. Joan is in which state?

Short Essay Questions

1. Does Daisy seem comfortable with her life when she is in her early 70s?

2. What is the relationship between Daisy and her daughter, Alice?

3. How does stone play a role in chapter ten?

4. Describe Magnus Flett's final years.

5. In chapter nine, it seems like everyone is married and has children. What is the symbolism of that?

6. What person's possible reason for Daisy's depression makes the most sense to you and why?

7. In what negative way is the image of stone used in chapter eight?

8. How does Daisy make use of her imagination in chapter ten?

9. Which of Daisy's children comes to care for her, in chapter nine, and is that unusual?

10. Describe the change of focus in chapter six.

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