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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. On page 71, what phrase is Lorelei revealed to have had inscribed on Rhys's grave marker?
(a) "Safely Home in Heaven."
(b) "Beloved Baby Boy."
(c) "Sweet Sixteen Forever."
(d) "Mummy's Angel."

2. At the pool in Greece, when Meg catches sight of the elegant woman with two daughters for the second time, what eases her jealousy and makes her feel better about her own life?
(a) The woman is tipping a server with a handful of coins.
(b) The woman does not appear to have a partner.
(c) The woman's children are ignoring her.
(d) The woman has lost track of one of her daughters.

3. How old is Maddy when Lorelei first stages an Easter egg hunt for her?
(a) Eighteen months old.
(b) Six months old.
(c) Three years old.
(d) Four and a half years old.

4. Which item that Lorelei collected as a child seems to disturb Meg the most?
(a) Clothing tags.
(b) Leaves.
(c) Hair.
(d) Cigarette foil.

5. When Rory comes to visit for Easter, what has changed about his hair?
(a) Its color has reverted to the pale yellow of his childhood.
(b) It is long, dirty, and matted.
(c) He has shaved it off and tattooed his scalp.
(d) He has dyed it scarlet, to match Kayleigh's hair.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Meg sees the "Beth's Room" sign, what is she suddenly reminded of? (60)

2. When Vicky is watching Molly, what criticism of Meg does Molly voice?

3. When Lorelei discovers things missing from her "office," what does she believe has happened?

4. What do the last two pages of Chapter 5 imply is the reason Beth cannot give up her relationship with Bill?

5. Who is the first person that Beth suspects knows about her affair with Bill?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is ironic about Lorelei's characterization of Meg's "frantic reproduction" (1)?

3. Based on Lorelei's emails, what seems to be true about her own childhood and its impact on the way she parents her own children?

4. How does the craft box demonstrate how Lorelei's collecting evolves into hoarding?

5. Even though she is disgusted by her own behavior, why does Beth think she cannot give up her affair with Bill?

6. During their vacation to Greece, what details demonstrate that Bill is not as involved with the family as Meg is?

7. What similarities does Meg see between Alfie and Rhys, and when was she most worried about these similarities?

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

9. How does Beth's relationship with Jason result from the actions of other people in Beth's life?

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

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