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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Courtrooms," why does Lon ask for the trial to be postponed?
(a) Lon's father has died.
(b) Lon wants to take Allie for lunch.
(c) Lon needs to go to the hospital.
(d) Lon wants to go to New Bern.

2. What do Allie and Noah prepare for lunch in "An Unexpected Visitor"?
(a) Crab.
(b) Sandwiches.
(c) Salad.
(d) Chicken.

3. What does the painting in the gallery by Elayne appear to be inspired by?
(a) The Orient.
(b) The Greek islands.
(c) The solar system.
(d) Love.

4. What serenades Allie and Noah as they eat lunch together in "An Unexpected Visitor"?
(a) A mockingbird.
(b) Crickets.
(c) An owl.
(d) Starlings.

5. What does Allie think she hears her mother whisper as she leaves Noah's house?
(a) Don't make the same mistake I did.
(b) Take opportunities as they come.
(c) Be true to yourself.
(d) Follow your heart.

6. What has Allie slept in at the beginning of "Kayaks and Forgotten Dreams"?
(a) Flannel pajamas.
(b) A housecoat.
(c) Her clothes from the day before.
(d) Noah's old shirt.

7. What does Noah say he remembers most about the summer he and Allie spent together when they were younger?
(a) All of it.
(b) When he told Allie that he loves her.
(c) Their last day together.
(d) The first time they kissed.

8. Why does Noah want to cancel the surprise trip he has planned for Allie?
(a) Allie is not in the mood for a trip.
(b) Allie and Noah fight.
(c) He's worried it will rain.
(d) Noah wonders if he is moving too fast.

9. How did Allie's mother always feel about Noah?
(a) She liked Noah.
(b) She though Noah had a bright future.
(c) She detested Noah.
(d) She thought Noah was smart.

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

11. In "Swans and Storms," after the rainstorm, how do Allie and Noah pass the rest of the day?
(a) Eating and laughing.
(b) Sleeping.
(c) Making love.
(d) Listening to the radio.

12. When they were younger, after their summer together, why didn't Allie send her letters to Noah?
(a) She was afraid.
(b) She believed he no longer cared for her.
(c) She thought it would be harder to forget him if he wrote back.
(d) She was unsure of his address.

13. What does Noah like to do in the morning?
(a) Go out on the water.
(b) Read poetry.
(c) Make breakfast.
(d) Have a bath.

14. Who told Allie they weren't surprised that Noah never sent her any letters?
(a) Allie's best friend.
(b) Allie's father.
(c) Allie's mother.
(d) Lon.

15. How does Allie describe Noah's skill with handling the canoe?
(a) As manly.
(b) As artistic.
(c) As graceful.
(d) As efficient.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Allie remind Noah of as she drives away to see Lon?

2. What is Allie's mother's name?

3. What does Allie's mother give her daughter at Noah's house?

4. Where does Allie see Lon's car parked at the inn?

5. What does Allie give Noah before she goes to meet Lon at the New Bern Inn?

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