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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 rekindles the affection among Libor, Sam and Julian?
(a) The deaths of their wives.
(b) A television special about friendship.
(c) A reunion at the school.
(d) A mutual interest in a local artist.

2. Who does Libor suggest Julian telephone?
(a) His childhood sweetheart.
(b) A medical doctor.
(c) A psychiatrist.
(d) A family friend or relative.

3. What happens on Libor's first date since widowhood?
(a) He misunderstands the questions of his date.
(b) He thinks the date only wants security.
(c) He finds the woman quite thrilling.
(d) He breaks down and cries.

4. What might have been missing from Julian's life?
(a) A feeling of accomplishment.
(b) A good dog for companionship.
(c) A palpable loss.
(d) A sense of self.

5. For what is Hephzibah not looking?
(a) A non-Jew.
(b) A third husband.
(c) A lover.
(d) A live-in arrangement.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Julian name his assailant?

2. What does Libor disbelieve about what he and Julian discuss?

3. What does Libor realize as he is on his first date?

4. What did Malkie's parents not like?

5. What does Julian agree to do with Libor?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Sam and Julian meet Libor?

2. What do Tyler and Julian do and what is their thought about it?

3. How do Sam and Tyler respond to Sam's invitation to join the ASHamed Jews?

4. Who is Emmy Oppenstein and how does Libor reconnect with her?

5. Why does Julian tell Libor about the mugging, and what is Libor's response?

6. What does Julian not understand about his friend Libor?

7. What does Julian realize about Kimberly and how does that puzzle him?

8. How does Sam react to his wife's dying and death?

9. What happens to Julian one late summer evening in London on his way home?

10. What position has Hephzibah recently taken on and why does Julian think she was chosen for the new position?

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