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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With how many staff members at Meadowlake does Grant feel comfortable discussing Fiona's status?
(a) 3.
(b) 2.
(c) 1.
(d) 0.

2. What does Fiona do during mealtimes after Aubrey's departure from Meadowlake?
(a) Eats.
(b) Writes letters.
(c) Throws her food.
(d) Pretends to eat.

3. What expression appears on Fiona's and Aubrey's faces when they turn around to see Grant standing in Fiona's room?
(a) Shame.
(b) Anger.
(c) Relief.
(d) Glee.

4. What card game does Aubrey play with the other residents while Fiona sits nearby?
(a) Poker.
(b) Gin.
(c) Bridge.
(d) Pinochle.

5. The narrator declares at one point that Grant "is no expert on" (298) what?
(a) Dementia.
(b) Human nature.
(c) Families.
(d) Norse mythology.

6. Aubrey's wife tells Grant that she and Aubrey have how many other children besides their one son who lives far away?
(a) 3.
(b) 1.
(c) 2.
(d) 0.

7. Which member of the Meadowlake staff calls Grant in to talk about Fiona?
(a) The vice president.
(b) The supervisor.
(c) Kristy.
(d) The administrative assistant.

8. What subject does Grant decide not to bring up again once Aubrey's wife appears unwilling to grant his request?
(a) Fiona.
(b) Alcohol.
(c) Sex.
(d) Aubrey.

9. Grant asks Aubrey's wife if she will bring Aubrey to visit Fiona how many times per week?
(a) Twice.
(b) Three times.
(c) Five times.
(d) Once.

10. Grant's first illicit affair had been with a woman named what?
(a) Jacqui.
(b) Marian.
(c) Michaela.
(d) Kay.

11. What activity were Aubrey and his wife performing when Aubrey came down with the high fever that led to a coma?
(a) Writing.
(b) Taking a ceramics class.
(c) Painting.
(d) Vacationing.

12. Aubrey and Fiona spend most of their time together in what room?
(a) The card room.
(b) Aubrey's room.
(c) The conservatory.
(d) The lobby.

13. When Grant makes a surprise visit to the home of Aubrey and his wife, what is his assessment of the house's cleanliness?
(a) Tidy, but not very clean.
(b) Filthy.
(c) Reasonably clean.
(d) Immaculate.

14. A staff member tells Grant that if Fiona does not regain her will to move around, Fiona will have to be moved to which floor?
(a) The third.
(b) The first.
(c) The fourth.
(d) The second.

15. While Aubrey will watch any sport on television, which one is his favorite?
(a) Golf.
(b) Football.
(c) Baseball.
(d) Tennis.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what season does Fiona suffer greatly from the grief caused by the loss of her friend Aubrey?

2. What suggestion is Grant shocked to hear himself making when Aubrey's wife seems hesitant to grant his request?

3. Kristy says aloud that she wishes that Aubrey's wife would "hurry up" and "get him out of here" and cut what short?

4. From what source does Grant first discover that Fiona is lying in bed in the daytime?

5. What color is Aubrey's face said to be during the scene in Fiona's room at Meadowlake?

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