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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. Why does Allie like thunderstorms?
(a) They are pretty to look at.
(b) They are unpredictable.
(c) They seem romantic.
(d) It feels as though her problems wash away with the rain.

2. How does Noah describe his life?
(a) As a blue-chip stock.
(b) As a series of surprises.
(c) As a circle.
(d) As a never-ending marathon.

3. What downtown New Bern building does Allie note looks more run-down than it did when she was younger?
(a) The New Bern Library.
(b) The general store.
(c) The townhall.
(d) The Masonic theater.

4. What happened to Noah's friend Fin?
(a) Fin moved to Canada.
(b) Fin died in the war.
(c) Fin married Allie's friend.
(d) Fin lost an arm in the war.

5. Why doesn't Allie call Lon?
(a) She is afraid to hear his voice.
(b) He is angry with her.
(c) She does not know what to say to him.
(d) He should be in court.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Gus?

2. Where does Noah live at the present time of the novel?

3. What does Allie wear to her noon meeting with Noah in "Kayaks and Forgotten Dreams"?

4. What did Noah give Allie when they saw each other for the last time in the summer of 1932?

5. In the 1940s, how does Allie find out that Noah is back in New Bern?

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