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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what street does Aubrey's wife live?
(a) Kulshan Lane.
(b) Sharks Lane.
(c) Black Hawks Lane.
(d) Elm Lane.

2. When Fiona became interested in Iceland, she still did not plan to travel there and stated what reason for her choice?
(a) The exorbitant cost.
(b) The dreadful weather.
(c) The long plane ride.
(d) Her inability to speak the language.

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

4. What object does Grant name in order to describe academic parties after the beginning of the sexual revolution?
(a) Explosions.
(b) Orgies.
(c) Celebrations.
(d) Minefields.

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

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

7. During the time of Grant's most active time as a philanderer, what situation was Fiona dealing with?
(a) Her father was dying.
(b) Her sister was dying.
(c) Her brother was dying.
(d) Her mother was dying.

8. What room in Meadowlake is directly opposite the conservatory on the other side of the building?
(a) The day clinic.
(b) The television room.
(c) The card room.
(d) The medication room.

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

10. When the narrator describes the families who visit residents of Meadowlake, which people are said to be "in charge" (297)?
(a) The mothers.
(b) The youngest children.
(c) The fathers.
(d) The teenagers.

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

12. Kristy says aloud that she wishes that Aubrey's wife would "hurry up" and "get him out of here" and cut what short?
(a) The narrative.
(b) The play.
(c) The agony.
(d) The drama.

13. Who comes to pick up Aubrey when he leaves Meadowlake?
(a) His wife.
(b) His daughter.
(c) His son.
(d) His brother.

14. What two types of literature has Grant always taught as a university professor?
(a) Nordic and Slavic.
(b) Greek and Roman.
(c) Nordic and Anglo-Saxon.
(d) South American and Central American.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Aubrey's wife tells Grant that in order to move Aubrey to Meadowlake full-time, she would have to sell what?

2. The nurses consider which character to have gotten Aubrey up "out of his wheelchair" (295)?

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

4. What kind of physical contact do Fiona and Aubrey maintain even after they turn around and see Grant?

5. Kristy tells Grant one day that which part of Fiona had been "deteriorating" (309) since Aubrey's departure?

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