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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Rhys is talking to his new friend in Spain, what is his attitude toward his mother's current romantic relationship?
(a) Scornfully dismissive.
(b) Bitterly angry.
(c) Respectfully humorous.
(d) Casually apathetic.

2. At Easter lunch in 1986, what does Meg get upset about her mother having so many of?
(a) Books.
(b) Plastic straws.
(c) Newspapers.
(d) Tea towels.

3. What is the name of Meg's third child?
(a) Theodore.
(b) Bill.
(c) Elliot.
(d) Stanley.

4. Which family member is the one to first discover Rhys's body?
(a) Colin.
(b) Meg.
(c) Beth.
(d) Rory.

5. What does Rory decide is the only good thing about having had a baby?
(a) People sympathize with young parents and expect less work from them.
(b) He hopes that he can be a better father than Colin was.
(c) He and Kayleigh have been given a nicer house to live in.
(d) The baby looks like the Birds and reminds him of home.

6. What does Rhys get into trouble for at school?
(a) Lurking outside the girls' changing room.
(b) Leaving school without permission.
(c) Leaving frightening messages in a girl's locker.
(d) Swearing at the headmaster.

7. In her email to Jim, whom does Lorelei say might invite her for Christmas?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Maddy.
(c) Meg.
(d) Colin.

8. What does Kayleigh accuse Vicky of?
(a) Pretending to be a lesbian.
(b) Enabling Lorelei's unhealthy behavior.
(c) Stealing from Lorelei.
(d) Ignoring her daughters' needs.

9. When Meg sees the "Beth's Room" sign, what is she suddenly reminded of? (60)
(a) There was a time when all of the Bird children were happy.
(b) Beth was secretive even as a child.
(c) She and Beth were always jealous of one another as children.
(d) Her parents used to buy her and her siblings presents all the time.

10. What request does Maddy make that results in Lorelei swearing at and insulting her?
(a) She asks if she can go to a friend's house on Easter.
(b) She asks if she can move in Rhys's room.
(c) She asks Lorelei to clean up the house.
(d) She asks Lorelei to stop pretending to be her parent.

11. From Meg's perspective, what was Rory's main reaction to Rhys's death?
(a) Rage.
(b) Fear.
(c) Sorrow.
(d) Confusion.

12. When Beth is aggressively trying to seduce Jason, what is she really thinking about?
(a) Her failed relationship with Simon.
(b) Her jealousy of Meg.
(c) The condition of her mother's house.
(d) Bill watching her with Jason.

13. When Meg finally talks to Rory via Skype after Lorelei dies, where is Rory?
(a) The Philippines.
(b) Vietnam.
(c) Indonesia.
(d) Thailand.

14. When two teenagers break into Bird House and rob it, what does Lorelei compare the event to?
(a) A movie.
(b) A rape.
(c) A circus.
(d) A surgery.

15. What is Rory's daughter's name?
(a) Tia.
(b) Nene.
(c) Bea.
(d) Lilo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item breaks on the first Easter described in the book and ends up in the garage with two others just like it?

2. How old is Maddy when Lorelei first stages an Easter egg hunt for her?

3. What gesture of Jason's does Beth compare favorably with Bill's usual behavior?

4. What is Beth's covert purpose in talking with Bill about her wardrobe and personal style?

5. What does Beth think is the main reason she did not move to London to live with Meg when she was younger?

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