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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 email about that from Meredith at work and is marked “emergency” (249)?
(a) Reimbursements for expenses.
(b) Lost keys.
(c) The Conference.
(d) Directions to a seminar.

2. What does Honey do after Daphne changes her pants at the table at Antelope Meadows?
(a) Sing in an undertone.
(b) Spill more water on herself.
(c) Cry.
(d) Flirt with guys at another table.

3. How long does Alice say she wants to be left alone for?
(a) Overnight.
(b) 2 hours.
(c) 1 hour.
(d) 1/2 a day.

4. What time does Daphne finally wake up, from her hangover?
(a) 3 p.m.
(b) 1 p.m.
(c) 10 a.m.
(d) 11 a.m.

5. Why does Daphne say that she wants to visit the town where Ellery died?
(a) To say a prayer for her there.
(b) To lay flowers at the site.
(c) To witness.
(d) To inform herself before she testifies to the school.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alice say she and her husband passed a long train ride in Turkey?

2. What does Daphne do that gives her misgivings about her parenting after she drops Alice at Camp Cooville?

3. How much bigger does Daphne say Berwin Falls is than Altavista?

4. How does Daphne repay Alice for taking care of Honey?

5. Why does Daphne say she can only have one beer at Antelope Meadows?

Short Essay Questions

1. What are Daphne’s and Alice’s different views about Daphne’s idea of going to the town where Ellery and Maryam had their accident?

2. Why does Daphne have a hard time making conversation with Alice?

3. Why does Daphne say that it would be impossible for her to work from Altavista?

4. What explanation does Alice give Daphne for why she came through this area?

5. What is the authorities’ response to the State of Jefferson movement?

6. How does Alice describe her strategy for surviving after the death of her children?

7. How does Daphne decide to leave Altavista?

8. What kind of exit strategy does Daphne imagine for herself?

9. What are the issues that are aired during the board of supervisors meeting?

10. What does Daphne find when she finally makes it back to the camp?

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