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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 is the mood of the story during their dinner together in "We've Only Just Begun"?
(a) Frantic and worried.
(b) Happy and excited.
(c) Analytical and scientific.
(d) Somber and reflective.

2. What does Marielle find distressing about Alec's dead body?
(a) The dirt underneath his nails.
(b) His cracked skull.
(c) His torn shirt.
(d) His youthful hands.

3. What is wrong with Marielle's kittens?
(a) They have feline diabetes.
(b) They are too small and were rejected by their mother.
(c) They have no tails.
(d) They are born with no eyes.

4. What causes Marielle to reflect on her relationship with Max?
(a) A bird landing on the top of her head.
(b) Her daughter's letter.
(c) A song written by Marianne Faithfull.
(d) Her mother's heartfelt diary entry.

5. In "We've Only Just Begun," what do Jordan and Jordy leave to get early in the morning?
(a) Bacon.
(b) Eggs.
(c) Marmalade.
(d) Milk.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Naomi doing when Marielle calls her in "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old"?

2. In "We've Only Just Begun," what does Naomi have to work up the nerve to tell her parents?

3. Who has yet to have their funeral in "Yesterday Once More"?

4. What food is served after the funeral in "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old"?

5. In "We've Only Just Begun," what does Jordan give Marielle when she leaves the table?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Naomi react when Marielle discovers her ring and why did her fiancé choose it?

2. When Jordy sneaks into Jordan's room at Big Sur, what do they discuss and how does their discussion end?

3. Why is the restaurant named Nepenthe?

4. Why does Naomi say "nerd alert" (146) when she sees Jordan in in "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old" - what is the purpose behind his decision?

5. Why is Marielle disappointed when the Jordans arrive in "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old;" what does it prompt her to accept?

6. What is Jordan's job and current opinions on his field in "Yesterday Once More"?

7. What does Naomi instruct Marielle to do on the beach in "Talking to Myself and Feeling Old" and why?

8. In "We've Only Just Begun," during breakfast, what action does Jordy do that causes Naomi to reflect on his sexuality; why does she come to that conclusion?

9. How did the friends meet and how old were they?

10. Why is Jordan's group chat called NANA's HUNGRY LITTLE PIE EATERS and who is Nana?

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