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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. What physical activity does Nora frequently engage in after the Sudden Departure?
(a) Jogging.
(b) Yoga.
(c) Mountain-climbing.
(d) Biking.

2. How many females are living in the Blue House at the GR headquarters in the beginning of "The Balzer Method"?
(a) 18.
(b) 26.
(c) 12.
(d) 32.

3. Where does Tom tell Henning he and Christina are coming from at the bus station in Part Three?
(a) New York.
(b) Boston.
(c) Phoenix.
(d) Los Angeles.

4. Where has Kevin made reservations to take Nora for Valentine's Day in Part Four?
(a) The Opal Den.
(b) The Thirsty Tiger.
(c) Bennigan's.
(d) Pamplemousse.

5. Which of Laurie's new housemates at Outpost 17 has severe asthma?
(a) Meg.
(b) Gus.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Julian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tom tell Henning Christine's name is when they meet at the bus station in Part Three?

2. Who had been Nora's favorite college boyfriend?

3. What is the motto of The Feel Better Store at the mall in Mapleton?

4. What is the name of the police chief in Mapleton?

5. What color is the house that is called Outpost 17?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Patti Levin and what is her role within the GR?

2. How does Christine perceive her unborn child in Part Three? What has led to this perception?

3. How would you compare Kevin Garvey to the other main characters in the novel?

4. What do Kevin and Jill discuss at Daisy’s Diner in Part Three?

5. How does the narrative perspective shift in Part Three?

6. What is Tom Garvey’s central conflict in Part Four?

7. What led Kevin Garvey to run for public office? Has he achieved his objectives in his position?

8. What is Nora Durst’s central conflict in Part Four?

9. How does Gary respond to Meg’s visit on Christmas Day in Part Three?

10. Why does the GR press Laurie to divorce Kevin? Why does Laurie resist?

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