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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Paul when they take a trip to Aruba?
(a) 14.
(b) 12.
(c) 15.
(d) 13.

2. What is Norah's main worry about the fossils David gives to Paul?
(a) He will choke on them.
(b) He will follow in David's footsteps.
(c) He will meet with disappointment.
(d) He will get distracted by them.

3. Who comes to visit Phoebe and Caroline regularly?
(a) Al.
(b) Leo.
(c) David.
(d) Doro.

4. Why does Caroline like Phoebe to play with Tim?
(a) They are both disabled.
(b) She needs time with Tim's mother.
(c) Tim is kind to Phoebe.
(d) She likes seeing normal children.

5. How did the students at the Ohio University die?
(a) They were strangled.
(b) They were shot.
(c) They were poisoned.
(d) They were stabbed.

6. What is it about Norah that makes David nervous when he photographs her?
(a) Her adventurous spirit.
(b) Her trusting nature.
(c) Her clear conscience.
(d) Her sad eyes.

7. What is the name of the man Caroline is a caretaker for in Pittsburg?
(a) Reggie.
(b) Lionel.
(c) Ryan.
(d) Leo.

8. What does Norah buy for David for their anniversary?
(a) A tie.
(b) A watch.
(c) A picture frame.
(d) A camera.

9. Why does David NOT want to have another child with Norah?
(a) He doesn't want to make it harder to leave.
(b) He doesn't want to tax her heart.
(c) He doesn't want to lose interest in his son.
(d) He doesn't want another retarded child.

10. What does Caroline's roommate have a Ph.D. in?
(a) Medicine.
(b) Literature.
(c) Education.
(d) Physics.

11. Why is David late to celebrate his anniversary?
(a) He forgot about it.
(b) He is talking to Caroline on the phone.
(c) He is interviewed by police.
(d) He has an emergency at work.

12. What was the name of David's sister?
(a) April.
(b) Summer.
(c) June.
(d) May.

13. What kind of life did Caroline's parents try to prepare her for?
(a) A strong life.
(b) A treacherous life.
(c) A quiet life.
(d) A productive life.

14. What does David like to look for at the river?
(a) Fossils.
(b) Bottle caps.
(c) Round stones.
(d) Interesting plants.

15. What is the first thing Phoebe is able to grasp?
(a) A belt buckle.
(b) A spoon.
(c) A medallion.
(d) A toy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Paul and David do together after he is done working with his photos?

2. What does Norah do to calm herself in the afternoon after Paul starts school?

3. When does Norah feel the most peaceful after losing her child in childbirth?

4. How many students died at a University in Ohio?

5. Who babysits for Norah on the night of her anniversary?

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