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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aubrey's wife tells Grant that in order to move Aubrey to Meadowlake full-time, she would have to sell what?
(a) Her car.
(b) Her house.
(c) Her salon.
(d) Her wedding ring.

2. What feature stops Grant from investigating the ward on the second floor when he reaches the top of the stairs?
(a) An alarm.
(b) The lack of a doorknob.
(c) A lock on the door.
(d) A barricade.

3. Aubrey is said to prefer taking what action in relation to Fiona as long as she remains close by?
(a) Berating her.
(b) Talking about her.
(c) Leaning on her.
(d) Ignoring her.

4. What two adjectives are used to describe the kindness with which Fiona treats Grant during his visits?
(a) Purposeful and practiced.
(b) Boisterous and casual.
(c) Distracted and social.
(d) Cordial and hollow.

5. The nurses consider which character to have gotten Aubrey up "out of his wheelchair" (295)?
(a) Kristy.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Aubrey's wife.
(d) Fiona.

6. Grant recalls that he had quit smoking around the time of what event in his life?
(a) The end of his affair with Sarah.
(b) The beginning of his affair with Jacqui.
(c) The beginning of his affair with Laurie.
(d) His brother's wedding.

7. After how long did Grant's first adulterous affair end when the woman's husband was transferred to a different city?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 3 years.
(d) 3 months.

8. What verb does Grant use when he asks Fiona why the staff had shortened her hair?
(a) Shear.
(b) Cut.
(c) Chop.
(d) Shave.

9. What does Grant do when Aubrey throws himself out of his wheelchair into Fiona's arms?
(a) He starts to laugh.
(b) He helps Aubrey back into his wheelchair.
(c) He leaves the room.
(d) He calls for a nurse.

10. During Aubrey's working years, he was a representative for a company that sold products to what kind of professionals?
(a) Teachers.
(b) Farmers.
(c) Librarians.
(d) Electricians.

11. In what tone does Kristy tell Grant that Fiona "is a real lady" (294)?
(a) Decisive.
(b) Absentminded.
(c) Forceful.
(d) Dubious.

12. What item does Kristy say Fiona will need soon if she does not get more exercise?
(a) A stationary bicycle.
(b) A cane.
(c) A walker.
(d) A wheelchair.

13. Kristy tells Grant one day that which part of Fiona had been "deteriorating" (309) since Aubrey's departure?
(a) Her life force.
(b) Her aura.
(c) Her muscles.
(d) Her will.

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

15. What "flowery expression" (305) does Fiona use for Aubrey once he starts to weep onto her bed?
(a) Darling.
(b) Dear heart.
(c) Honeybunch.
(d) Sweet pea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Fiona do during mealtimes after Aubrey's departure from Meadowlake?

2. To what U.S. state did Aubrey's wife travel to visit a family member, causing her to leave Aubrey at Meadowlake for a short time?

3. What two types of literature has Grant always taught as a university professor?

4. What item of Aubrey's is lying on Fiona's bed when Grant enters her room?

5. What room in Meadowlake is directly opposite the conservatory on the other side of the building?

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