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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What made it difficult for Allie to drive back to the inn on her way to meet Lon?
(a) A flat tire.
(b) The weather.
(c) Allie was shaking.
(d) The tears in her eyes.

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

3. Which of Noah's letters does Allie decide to read in "A Letter from Yesterday"?
(a) The one he sent before leaving New Bern.
(b) The last one he sent.
(c) The one he sent on her twentieth birthday.
(d) The first one he sent.

4. Where does Allie see Lon's car parked at the inn?
(a) In front of a church.
(b) Right outside the inn entrance.
(c) Under an oak tree.
(d) In the first spot at the inn.

5. Why does Allie realize she particularly likes the painting by Elayne?
(a) She likes the color of the painting.
(b) It reminds her of her own work.
(c) She is inspired by the painting.
(d) The painting reminds her of Noah.

6. Who said "A dull ax is more dangerous than a sharp one"?
(a) Noah's father.
(b) Lon.
(c) Allie's father.
(d) Noah.

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

8. When is Lon's trial scheduled to resume?
(a) The next day.
(b) The following Monday.
(c) The following Friday.
(d) The following Wednesday.

9. How does Allie feel about being nude in Noah's bedroom?
(a) Cold.
(b) Awkward.
(c) Self-concious.
(d) A little thrilled.

10. What is Allie's mother's name?
(a) Elizabeth.
(b) Anne.
(c) Dorothy.
(d) Sarah.

11. Why does Allie think it would be a bad idea to leave Lon for Noah?
(a) Lon is wealthy and influencial.
(b) Allie doesn't want to leave Raleigh.
(c) Allie has only been back with Noah for two days.
(d) Doing so would hurt too many people.

12. What does Allie know about her future with Lon?
(a) That they will grow to love each other more.
(b) That they will have a big family.
(c) That he will never hurt her.
(d) That there would be no surprises.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Allie and Noah drink after coming in from the rain in "Swans and Storms"?

2. During the summer they met, what did Allie tell Noah that stopped him from talking to her for a while?

3. In "Swans and Storms," after the rainstorm, how do Allie and Noah pass the rest of the day?

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

5. What do Allie and Noah prepare for lunch in "An Unexpected Visitor"?

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