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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. What does Maureen throw out the window of her car as she leaves Manhattan when she runs away from Harrold?
(a) Her wedding ring.
(b) Harrold's wallet.
(c) Caroline's baby basket.
(d) Her pocketbook.

2. What is the relationship between Mary Amesbury and Caroline English?
(a) Friends.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Sisters-in-law.
(d) Mother and daughter.

3. What does Mary's baby do the first day they are in the cottage that makes Mary's heart swell?
(a) She is on all fours, trying to propel herself forward.
(b) Takes her first steps.
(c) Rolls over.
(d) Claps her hands.

4. What is Maureen's first assignment on her new job when she met Harrold?
(a) Fashion.
(b) Obituary.
(c) Profile of the mayor.
(d) City crime.

5. Where does Maureen hide from Harrold in the apartment when Harrold shouts at her to never shut a door in his face again?
(a) Bedroom.
(b) Bathroom.
(c) Attic.
(d) Closet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Mary and Harrold get married?

2. What do people do to make a living in the village of St. Hilaire?

3. Where does Maureen have to travel for a story shortly after her wedding?

4. Where do Harrold and Maureen both work when they first meet?

5. Who is the main character of the story?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is one trait of Harrold's that Maureen admires?

3. How does Julia Strout describe Mary to the reporter Helen Scofield?

4. How does Harrold react when Maureen has a cold and indicates she wants to be by herself one evening?

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

6. How does Everett Shed describe the town of St. Hilaire and his role in it when he is interviewed by Helen?

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

8. Describe Harrold's physical appearance.

9. What keeps Mary awake her first night at the cottage?

10. Describe Willis Beal and his behavior at Mary's cottage.

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