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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. When Fiona attends a party at Corinne's house, she notices that the house is full of what kind of art, from her perspective?
(a) Incredible.
(b) Expensive.
(c) Somber.
(d) Boring.

2. Yale says that Roman's idea of risky behavior does NOT include which element?
(a) Needles.
(b) Alleys.
(c) Fisting.
(d) Unsafe sex.

3. At what type of event does Yale confront Roman?
(a) A parade.
(b) A dinner party.
(c) A funeral.
(d) A carnival.

4. Julian complains that which character is suffocating him with attention?
(a) Teddy.
(b) Terrence.
(c) Yale.
(d) Charlie.

5. At what sort of location does Claire work?
(a) A bookstore.
(b) A bar.
(c) A cafe.
(d) A bank.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fiona suddenly has the idea that she can have sex with Jake in order to accomplish what feat?

2. What is Fiona's granddaughter's name?

3. Teddy and Charlie have not been together for what span of time prior to Charlie's diagnosis?

4. Julian and Yale get into a fight over what dental item?

5. Cecily reveals that Kurt had stolen how many dollars from her?

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. Dr. Cheng makes what distinction between secrecy and shame in his conversation with Yale?

3. Describe the symbolism of Roscoe.

4. Describe the setting of Fiona's meeting with Claire.

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

6. What "double good news" (231) does Arnaud reveal to Fiona at Richard's house in Paris?

7. What information does Fiona tell Jake about the friendship between Julian and Nico?

8. At what age had Claire started to help Fiona in the furniture store and what tasks had she performed?

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

10. What subject is Fiona talking about when she unknowingly injures herself?

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