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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 continually checks her email and phone while out with Jake and the rest, she is looking for any communication from whom?
(a) Yale.
(b) Arnaud.
(c) Cecily.
(d) Her mother.

2. A mass shooting in what type of location happens in Paris during Fiona's stay?
(a) A concert venue.
(b) A college campus.
(c) A library.
(d) A park.

3. Roman tells Yale that his hometown had been the site of what historical event?
(a) The legalization of gay marriage.
(b) The earthquake of 1906.
(c) The tragedy of the Donner Party.
(d) The murder of Wild Bill Hickock.

4. Roman admits to Yale that he had maintained a long affair with which other character?
(a) Bill.
(b) Teddy.
(c) Julian.
(d) Nico.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Nora reveals that Ranko Novak had died in what way?

2. Yale says that Roman's idea of risky behavior does NOT include which element?

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

4. Claire starts coming to the furniture store to help Fiona at what age?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What biological family member do Fiona and Cecily share in common?

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

3. Who is waiting for Yale when he returns home from a business trip and who is also home, but does not reveal himself?

4. What conclusion does Yale draw about the bad news he hears from Teresa?

5. Describe the symbolism of Roscoe.

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

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

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

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

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

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