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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Allie's mother give her daughter at Noah's house?
(a) A sketch book.
(b) Her wedding dress.
(c) Noah's letters.
(d) Her engagement ring.

3. In "Kayaks and Forgotten Dreams," how long has it been since Allie last visited an art gallery?
(a) One year.
(b) Three years.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Five years.

4. What is the date on the letter from Noah that Allie reads in "A Letter from Yesterday"?
(a) June 1941.
(b) October 1932.
(c) March 1935.
(d) January 1938.

5. What is found to have been blown over in the storm in "An Unexpected Visitor"?
(a) A fence.
(b) Two pine trees.
(c) Noah's clothes line.
(d) A rocking chair.

6. Where does Allie park her car at Noah's house in "Kayaks and Forgotten Dreams"?
(a) Near the road.
(b) Behind the shed.
(c) As close to the door as possible.
(d) Under the oak tree.

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

8. When she arrives at the inn to meet Lon, what is obvious from Allie's appearance?
(a) That she has been crying.
(b) That she has been kissing someone.
(c) That she slept in her clothes.
(d) That she has been out in the rain.

9. What do Allie and Noah drink after coming in from the rain in "Swans and Storms"?
(a) Tea.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Bourbon.
(d) Beer.

10. When Noah stops to stare at Allie in "An Unexpected Visitor," what is the only thing she can think to do?
(a) Say "I love you".
(b) Kiss him.
(c) Laugh.
(d) Stare back.

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

12. What is the one night a week Allie regularly sees Lon?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Friday.
(c) Monday.
(d) Wednesday.

13. Who does Allie remind Noah of as she drives away to see Lon?
(a) Allie as a teenager.
(b) A wounded animal.
(c) Her mother.
(d) His mother.

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

15. What had Noah learned long ago not to underestimate?
(a) A bottle of beer.
(b) Allie.
(c) Solitude.
(d) The weather.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Letter from Yesterday," how long has it been since Allie first saw the newspaper article about Noah?

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

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

4. What was it that first attracted Allie to Noah when they were younger?

5. What do Allie and Noah check for storm damage in "An Unexpected Visitor"?

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