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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. Where is Julia Strout's large home located?
(a) Near the firestation.
(b) Next to the elementary school.
(c) Across from the general store.
(d) Above the laundrymat.

2. What does Maureen wear on her head the day she is married?
(a) Hat.
(b) Wreath of flowers.
(c) Veil.
(d) Nothing.

3. What does Willis drink when he visits Mary after he first meets her?
(a) Water.
(b) Soda.
(c) Lemonade.
(d) Beer.

4. How does Jeffrey describe Harrold's writing style?
(a) Bad.
(b) Difficult to read.
(c) Clean and straightforward.
(d) Disorganized.

5. Who goes with Maureen in the taxi the night Maureen goes into labor?
(a) Mother.
(b) Friend from work.
(c) Neighbor.
(d) Doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color truck does Mary see in the lane after Willis has left on her first day in the cottage?

2. What season do Harrold and Mary get married in?

3. What year is it when the main character arrives in St. Hilaire?

4. What is the subject of the story that Maureen covered when she traveled shortly after her wedding?

5. What does Helen bring Caroline when she visits her?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Harrold encourage Maureen to change her physical appearance?

2. What does Maureen do when she goes to the general store in St. Hilaire?

3. What role does alcohol play in Maureen and Harrold's relationship?

4. What happens when Maureen goes into labor?

5. What happens when Maureen takes Caroline and goes to her mother's house?

6. When is the first time Mary sees Jack Strout?

7. What is one positive memory of Mary's childhood in Chicago?

8. How does Mary "keep the fear at bay" on the first day at the cottage?

9. Describe Harrold's physical appearance.

10. Describe the setting of St. Hilaire.

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