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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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 agony.
(b) The narrative.
(c) The drama.
(d) The play.

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

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

5. What gesture does Aubrey's wife make "unexpectedly" (314) when she finally tells Grant her name?
(a) She twirls her hair.
(b) She puts out her hand.
(c) She goes in for a hug.
(d) She nudges his shoulder.

6. In what Canadian city do Aubrey and his wife's son live with his own wife and children?
(a) Toronto.
(b) Chilliwack.
(c) Langley.
(d) Kamloops.

7. Grant had not noticed the electrical quality of what item in Fiona's room before his visit on page 304?
(a) The bed.
(b) The throw.
(c) The clock.
(d) The piano.

8. What item of Aubrey's is lying on Fiona's bed when Grant enters her room?
(a) His cane.
(b) His gloves.
(c) His hat.
(d) His suitcase.

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

10. Grant tells Kristy that he wonders sometimes if Fiona is taking what action?
(a) Crying out for help.
(b) Wanting to be taken home.
(c) Putting on a charade.
(d) Surrendering.

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

12. 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 fourth.
(b) The first.
(c) The second.
(d) The third.

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

14. What color are the eyes of Aubrey's wife?
(a) Blue.
(b) Brown.
(c) Green.
(d) Hazel.

15. About how many years younger than Aubrey does Grant believe Aubrey's wife to be?
(a) 10 to 12.
(b) 15 to 20.
(c) 5 to 8.
(d) 25 to 30.

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. What two adjectives are used to describe the kindness with which Fiona treats Grant during his visits?

3. In what tone does Kristy tell Grant that Fiona "is a real lady" (294)?

4. Aubrey's wife tells Grant that she and Aubrey have how many other children besides their one son who lives far away?

5. Which member of the Meadowlake staff calls Grant in to talk about Fiona?

(see the answer keys)

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