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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. Who is Tony Wilson?
(a) The mayor.
(b) The upstairs neighbor's son.
(c) A local celebrity.
(d) Sarah's boss.

2. What does Sarah explain to Emily in Part 1:Chapter 2 when they are eating Popsicles?
(a) Sarah teaches Emily how to play tennis.
(b) Divorce.
(c) She teaches her how to sew.
(d) Sex.

3. What does the letter Emily receives in Part 2: Chapter 2 say that Pookie has lost?
(a) Her mind.
(b) Her car.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her job.

4. What does Tony Wilson wear to the Easter Parade?
(a) A kilt.
(b) Traditional attire.
(c) English formal wear.
(d) A bunny costume.

5. How many children does Sarah have?
(a) Four sons.
(b) Three daughters.
(c) Two sons.
(d) Three sons.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jack Flanders?

2. Who is Sarah's project going to be about in Part 2: Chapter 1?

3. Where is Sarah's scar located?

4. What state is Sarah planning to do research in for her project?

5. What does Sarah's son, Peter, want to be when he grows up?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jack's temperament like in Part 2: Chapter 2?

2. Describe Jack and Emily's relationship.

3. What happens when Emily and Jack return to Iowa City?

4. Describe Pookie and Emily's visit to the country cottage where Sarah lives in Part 1: Chapter 3.

5. What does Emily learn in a letter from Sarah?

6. Why is Emily disappointed with the trip she and Jack take to Europe?

7. Why is Emily disappointed with Jack after they move to a new place?

8. In Part 1: Chapter 3, in what ways does it become clear to the reader that Emily is now the narrating character?

9. What is Sarah trying to write a book about?

10. Do Emily and Andrew have a happy marriage?

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