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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 kind of flowers does Grant bring to Fiona the first time he visits after the required period with no visits?
(a) Carnations.
(b) Roses.
(c) Narcissus.
(d) Lilies.

2. What was NOT a consequence Grant suffered as a result of his dalliances with female students?
(a) He was fired.
(b) He was no longer invited to social gatherings.
(c) He was given the cold shoulder by his colleagues.
(d) He was talked about by the whole staff at his workplace.

3. How old is Fiona at the time she goes to live at Meadowlake?
(a) 63.
(b) 78.
(c) 81.
(d) 70.

4. Which character first suggests the possibility of Fiona's move to Meadowlake?
(a) Aubrey.
(b) Fiona.
(c) Grant.
(d) Kristy.

5. What term is used to describe Fiona's mother's political stance?
(a) Far-right.
(b) Far-left.
(c) Alt-right.
(d) Moderate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What objects does Fiona name as a means of "always taking you somewhere" (277)?

2. After their retirement, Fiona and Grant began to engage in what activity together?

3. Fiona retires from her position as a coordinator of volunteers at what type of establishment?

4. For how many years have Fiona and Grant lived in their house by the time Fiona moves to Meadowlake?

5. Of what scent does the newer Meadowlark building into which Fiona moves smell?

Short Essay Questions

1. What comment does Fiona make on the way to Meadowlake that makes Grant want to turn the car around?

2. What advice does Kristy finally give to Grant when he keeps asking the same question over and over?

3. What is the function of Grant's colleague within the context of the story?

4. What details lead the reader to conclude that Fiona and Grant's marriage had positive qualities?

5. What consequences did Fiona suffer as a result of Grant's infidelities?

6. What would Grant have considered the ultimate price to pay for his adulterous ways?

7. Who is Kristy?

8. Which parties does Grant hold responsible for putting a stop to his infidelity "just in time" (287)?

9. What is the symbolism of the yellow notes Grant had started to find around the house?

10. In what way does Munro use the dream motif to reveal information about Grant?

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