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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 1986, Yale is continuing his sexual relationship with whom?
(a) Julian.
(b) Charlie.
(c) Teddy.
(d) Roman.

2. In what religion had Roman been brought up?
(a) Baptist.
(b) Scientology.
(c) Catholicism.
(d) Mormonism.

3. What is Fiona's granddaughter's name?
(a) Nicole.
(b) Nicolette.
(c) Charlotte.
(d) Charmaine.

4. Yale's lover in 1986 is said to shown up about how often?
(a) Every 2 weeks.
(b) Every night.
(c) Every week.
(d) Every month.

5. For how long have Yale and Charlie been together before Charlie's diagnosis?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 1 year.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 2 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who makes the appointment for Yale to meet with Dr. Cheng?

2. Fiona is surprised to find which character talking to Serge when she returns to Richard's house in 2015?

3. On what day of the week does Claire always come to the furniture store?

4. The argument Yale and Julian get into over a dental item actually has to do with what larger subject?

5. What piece of information does Claire refuse to provide to Fiona?

Short Essay Questions

1. What techniques does Makkai use in order to portray Yale's mood as he returns home from a business trip?

2. Describe the symbolism of Roscoe.

3. How does Fiona injure her hand during her conversation with Jake?

4. Explain Fiona's acquisition of Nico's friends as her own friends.

5. What information does Fiona find out about her granddaughter Nicolette during her meeting with Claire?

6. In what way does the narrator describe Fiona's feelings during the birth of Claire?

7. What is Fiona's main concern about people finding out that she has slept with Jake?

8. Who brings Fiona's daughter Claire to her for the first time and how does Fiona react?

9. What advice does Cecily give to Fiona about Fiona's meeting with Claire?

10. When Yale speaks to his father over the phone, the narrator reveals that Yale has not told his father about what subjects?

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