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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of "Section 1: Part 6", what does the narrator hear?
(a) A whistle.
(b) A cry.
(c) A song.
(d) Silence.

2. What makes the narrator think of Van Gogh's self-portraits in "Section 1: Part 6"?
(a) He sees a copy of one in a paper.
(b) His own reflection.
(c) His research.
(d) A note from his daughter.

3. What is Myles' physical ailment?
(a) He has polio.
(b) He has a limp.
(c) He is blind.
(d) He is mute.

4. How does the narrator say Anna's death affected his body?
(a) He began to shake.
(b) He was nervous about it.
(c) He became disgusted with it.
(d) He lost weight.

5. In "Section 1: Part 1", what does the narrator say that Anna said when he made her tea?
(a) She thanked him.
(b) She asked for Brandy.
(c) She wanted her tea cold.
(d) She asked to be alone.

6. Who does the narrator remember finding him hiding with Mrs. Grace at the picnic?
(a) Rose.
(b) Mr. Grace.
(c) Myles.
(d) Chloe.

7. What does the narrator say he did with Claire shortly after Anna died?
(a) Went for a drive.
(b) Went to the beach.
(c) Sold the house.
(d) Sent her away.

8. What does the narrator see in the water at the end of "Section 1: Part 6"?
(a) A whale.
(b) A ship.
(c) A school of fish.
(d) A rowboat.

9. How does the narrator describe Mr. Grace the first time he sees him?
(a) Powerful.
(b) Overweight.
(c) Clumsy.
(d) Tall.

10. How does the narrator describe Miss Vavasour's appearance?
(a) Well-dressed.
(b) Short.
(c) Young looking.
(d) Overly made-up.

11. Overall, how does the narrator describe his feelings for Avril?
(a) Angry.
(b) Pleasant.
(c) Indifferent.
(d) Interested.

12. What physical ailment does the narrator have in his dream in "Section 1: Part 2"?
(a) His arm is broken.
(b) He can't speak.
(c) He limps.
(d) He is covered in sores.

13. Who does Claire blame for breaking up her relationship in "Section 1: Part 3"?
(a) The Grace family.
(b) Her mother.
(c) Her boyfriend.
(d) Her father.

14. What was the daughter doing the first time the narrator saw her at the Grace house?
(a) Playing.
(b) Cleaning.
(c) Reading.
(d) Sleeping.

15. In "Section 1: Part 6", what does the narrator say he is trapped in?
(a) An ocean.
(b) A book.
(c) A bowl.
(d) A box.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the narrator reminded of because of his dream in "Section 1: Part 2"?

2. In "Section 1: Part 4", when does the narrator say he thinks of the Graces the most?

3. According to the narrator of "Section 1: Part 1", when did the gods leave?

4. What does the narrator say happened at the end of the Grace family picnic?

5. In "Section 1: Part 2", how does the narrator describe Miss Vavasour?

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