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

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

3. What is Beth's covert purpose in talking with Bill about her wardrobe and personal style?
(a) She is trying to change the subject to something neutral.
(b) She is trying to find out what Bill's preferences are.
(c) She wants an honest opinion about how she dresses.
(d) She wants to favorably contrast herself with her sister.

4. What is Rory most afraid of when he brings Kayleigh home to meet his mother?
(a) Explaining Vicky's and her children's constant presence in his family home.
(b) That Kayleigh will want to see Rhys's room and he will have to go in there for the first time in years.
(c) Seeing both his home and his girlfriend more objectively, through others' eyes.
(d) Kayleigh's tendency to be blunt and even harsh in her judgments.

5. When Meg asks Vicky to watch Molly and Alfie while she has a quick nap, what is Vicky's real reaction?
(a) She is flattered that Meg trusts her enough to ask her to watch them.
(b) She wonders if Meg is really just using the children to spy on her and Lorelei.
(c) She is angry that watching the children will interfere with her plans for the day.
(d) She thinks that Bill or Colin should take responsibility and watch the children.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Beth comes in from her run and sees her father, her mother, and Vicky fighting, what are they fighting over?

2. What does Kayleigh joke about at Easter that makes everyone uncomfortable?

3. During what period of time did Vicky first kiss Lorelei and discover that her feelings were reciprocated?

4. When Meg and Molly enter Bird House after Lorelei's death, where do they realize she has been sleeping?

5. What is Lorelei's sister's name?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Rory's new friend inspire him to make a change in his life?

2. What is Alfie's full name, and what is its significance?

3. What does Rory think is Lorelei's way of dealing with Rhys's death?

4. What is the one thing about Lorelei that Vicky cannot understand, and how does she try to reconcile herself to it?

5. What surprises Beth about Molly's existence, and what does it make her realize about herself?

6. Describe Bill and Beth's relationship as it stands in April of 1999.

7. What foreshadowing alerts the reader that something terrible has happened between Meg and Beth?

8. When Meg and Molly go in to start clearing out Lorelei's house, why is it such a relief to them when they reach the landing of the stairs?

9. How does the perspective shift between Meg and Beth after Meg tries to call Beth back clarify Beth's intentions in calling and her reasons for not answering when Meg calls back?

10. Why is it so meaningful to Meg when Molly takes her hand before they first enter Bird House together after Lorelei's death?

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