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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. In 1985, who discusses whether or not to get the new test that has been developed?
(a) Fiona and Charlie.
(b) Yale, Fiona, and Nico.
(c) Yale and Charlie.
(d) Yale, Charlie, and Asher.

2. How are Nico and Fiona related?
(a) Aunt and nephew.
(b) Niece and uncle.
(c) Cousins.
(d) Siblings.

3. The two people who fund the authentication of Nora's works are related in what way?
(a) They are former lovers.
(b) They are friends.
(c) They are business partners.
(d) They are married.

4. What items does Nora wish to donate to Yale's workplace?
(a) Cheerleading ephemera.
(b) Early yearbooks.
(c) Rare coins.
(d) Works of art.

5. Fiona discovers that which of her friends will soon have a new gallery exhibition opening?
(a) Richard.
(b) Julian.
(c) Yale.
(d) Terrence.

Short Answer Questions

1. At whose house is a wake celebrating Nico's life held?

2. When Nico was 15 years old, how old was Fiona?

3. In what year does the narrative of the The Great Believers begin its story?

4. In 1985, who drives to Wisconsin?

5. After the wake, most of the attendees go to what location?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the source of Yale's fear of being tricked?

2. What is the symbolism of Nico's orange scarf?

3. What information does Fiona report to Yale about her family's cleaning out of Nico's place and how does Yale react?

4. Yale's boss Bill keeps stopping by to report what details?

5. What place does Fiona name as being a location in which she will definitely not find Claire and why?

6. What is ironic about the location at which Yale meets Charlie?

7. In what ways does Fiona forcibly direct her parents in regard to Nico's illness and death?

8. What event is taking place 20 miles away while the wake takes place and who is attending that event?

9. What major purchase does Yale consider making within the narrative and why?

10. What is described as the only disappointment within Nora's art collection as the authentication process moves forward?

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