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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Kayaks and Forgotten Dreams, Moving Water, Swans and Storms.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Allie think poetry is written for?
(a) To inspire without reason.
(b) To convey beauty with words.
(c) To immortalize the love of the poet.
(d) To soothe the reader's pain.

2. In the 1940s, how does Allie find out that Noah is back in New Bern?
(a) Noah calls Allie.
(b) A newspaper article.
(c) Allie runs into Noah in Raleigh.
(d) Allie's mother tells her.

3. What was Fin's occupation?
(a) Milkman.
(b) Real estate agent.
(c) Banker.
(d) Sailor.

4. What does Allie sketch in her room before going to meet Noah?
(a) Lon.
(b) A street scene.
(c) The ocean.
(d) Noah.

5. What does Allie say she remembers most about the summer she and Noah spent together when they were younger?
(a) Fighting.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Making love.
(d) Kissing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has Allie slept in at the beginning of "Kayaks and Forgotten Dreams"?

2. What is the "thing" Allie wants to tell Noah when she sees him after fourteen years?

3. Where does Allie meet Lon?

4. How does Allie suddenly feel after showing up at Noah's house after fourteen years?

5. What shops does Allie tell Lon she will visit in New Bern?

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