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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. Where does Julius go after the altercation?
(a) His mother's home.
(b) The emergency room.
(c) Home.
(d) Danielle's apartment.

2. To whom does Marina give copies of her manuscript to read?
(a) Murray and Ludo.
(b) Murray and Danielle.
(c) Annabel and Danielle.
(d) Annabel and Bootie.

3. What does Danielle think she is to Murray?
(a) The love of his life.
(b) A confidante.
(c) A nuisance.
(d) A diversion.

4. Why does Annabel have to leave the family holiday to return to the city?
(a) She has to prepare for court.
(b) DeVaughn has problems.
(c) She forgot to bring some holiday gifts.
(d) There is a water problem at the apartment.

5. With whom does Danielle ride to Stockbridge?
(a) Murray.
(b) Marina.
(c) Bootie.
(d) Annabel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Bootie's opinion on the whole city of Manhattan?

2. Why is David angry with Julius when he phones him?

3. What topic does Danielle mention that sheds a pall over the evening?

4. What is Ludo's last name?

5. Julius is feeling guilty because he did not take the train to __________ as planned.

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Ludo such a disruptive presence at the Thwaites' home on the holiday?

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

3. What memories does Danielle have about Marina's wedding the next morning?

4. What does the helicopter ride signify for Murray and Danielle?

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

6. What are the circumstances in which Murray leaves Danielle?

7. In what way do Bootie and Danielle relate to each other?

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

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

10. Describe the altercation between David and Julius in the men's room at the bar.

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