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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 was Julius to spend the holiday with in #109?
(a) His mother and her new husband.
(b) His ex-lover.
(c) David and his family.
(d) The Thwaites.

2. What does Annabel tell Bootie that shocks him?
(a) Murray knows Bootie has his manuscript.
(b) Annabel knows about Murray's affair.
(c) Marina is engaged to Ludo.
(d) Murray wants a divorce.

3. Why does Danielle not want to spend the holiday with the Thwaites?
(a) She has had a fight with Marina.
(b) She has a work deadline.
(c) She is depressed over the holidays.
(d) She is having an affair with Murray.

4. Why does Bootie go to the Thwaites' home on the holiday?
(a) To tend bar.
(b) To play piano.
(c) To work.
(d) To party.

5. What advice does Ludo give Marina about her father?
(a) Don't interfere in his life.
(b) Move away from him.
(c) Don't give his opinions any credence.
(d) Get him psychological help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What secret does Danielle keep from Marina and Julius?

2. With whom does Danielle ride to Stockbridge?

3. Bootie has changed his name to _______________.

4. Where does Bootie escape to after the September 11 attacks?

5. Where does Bootie go since he has to leave Julius' apartment?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Julius' feelings about his relationship with David at this point in his life?

2. Why does Julius seem to be so uncomfortable around David's family?

3. What does the storm in Stockbridge symbolize for the Thwaites?

4. What is Murray's opinion of Marina's book and how does she react to it?

5. Where is Bootie after the September 11 attacks in New York?

6. What secret does Danielle continue to keep from Julius and Marina?

7. What events and circumstances add to a feeling of doom for Bootie?

8. What is the reason that David is so late in arriving home?

9. How is Bootie a disruptive presence when he uses the Thwaites' Manhattan apartment on the holiday?

10. How has Julius betrayed David once again on the holiday weekend?

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