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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. In Chapter 5 when Luke calls Rose, what trait does Luke's new girlfriend have that differs from Rose?
(a) She wants to travel the world.
(b) She wants to have a baby.
(c) She wants to become a mathematician.
(d) She wants to learn photography.

2. In Chapter 8, where does Rose first see Cheryl?
(a) At a lecture Rose recently gave.
(b) On Luke's phone.
(c) At the park on her way home from work.
(d) At the grocery store.

3. Where does Luke often go once they have Addie in Chapter 7?
(a) To Cheryl' apartment.
(b) To his friend's house.
(c) To his parent's house.
(d) On frequent work trips.

4. What do Addie and Rose make in the kitchen together in Chapter 7?
(a) Farfalle.
(b) Spaghetti.
(c) Gnocchi.
(d) Braciola.

5. In Chapter 3, what item of clothing does Luke press between his fingers after he and Rose start arguing about how Luke's parents keep trying to persuade Luke and Rose to have a baby?
(a) A delicate scarf.
(b) A hand-knit hat.
(c) A wool sweater.
(d) A red jacket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Addie's dance recital costume in Chapter 19?

2. What detail does Rose notice about Luke when they are fighting over the pill bottle in Chapter 6, Life 2?

3. In Chapter 17, who does Rose tell in her early stages of her relationship with Thomas?

4. In Chapter 20, when does Rose say she is "at her best" (190)?

5. In Chapter 4, what European city does Rose recall visiting with Luke?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Barcelona described? What is the tone of this passage?

2. How is the photograph of Cheryl described when Rose discovers it on Luke’s phone?

3. How is Luke described during Rose’s photoshoot in Part 1?

4. How is the restaurant and the day described where Rose meets Thomas for the first time?

5. What does Rose promise Luke at the beginning of Part 1? Does she keep this promise?

6. Why does Rose agree to meet Thomas at the restaurant after discovering that she is pregnant?

7. Why and when does Rose go to Barcelona in Life 2?

8. How is Jill described when readers first meet her? Why does she come over to deliver gifts around Christmas time?

9. In Chapter 5, after Luke has walked out on Rose, why does he call Rose? What news does he relay?

10. How does the structure of the novel help readers understand Rose’s characterization?

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