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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. Fiona holds a private memorial for Nico with wine and candles on October 13th how many years after his death?
(a) 15.
(b) 20.
(c) 25.
(d) 30.

2. Yale decides that rather than being angry at Julian, he is angry only at whom?
(a) Fiona.
(b) Serge.
(c) Yale.
(d) Charlie.

3. From what activity does Fiona always pick Claire up before taking her back to the furniture store?
(a) Ballet.
(b) Piano lessons.
(c) Volleyball.
(d) Hip-hop.

4. Which hate group turns up at the gay pride parade in Chicago?
(a) The Aryan Nation.
(b) Return of Kings.
(c) The American Front.
(d) The KKK.

5. At what type of class does Fiona meet the man with whom she begins an affair?
(a) Economics.
(b) Parenting.
(c) Yoga.
(d) Biology.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What simile does Makkai use in order to indicate how fast Fiona leaves Richard's studio?

3. Richard suggests that Fiona track down which of her family members while she is in Paris?

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

5. "Soft-more" (257) is Claire's nickname for a piece of furniture of what type?

Short Essay Questions

1. What major news does Yale receive from Teresa, Charlie's mother?

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

3. Describe the symbolism of Roscoe.

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

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

6. What simile is used to indicate how Julian feels about Roscoe?

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

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

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

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

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