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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of movie does Little ask Anna if she likes?
(a) Thrillers.
(b) Documentaries.
(c) Romances.
(d) Horror movies.

2. What is a piece of information NOT discovered by Anna during her online investigation of her neighbors, the Millers?
(a) John Miller is a psychotherapist.
(b) John Miller works near Gramercy Park.
(c) Mrs. Miller's first name is Rita.
(d) The Millers paid $3.6 million for their townhome.

3. How often does Anna's physical therapist Bina visit Anna's home to provide her with therapy sessions?
(a) Twice a week.
(b) Twice a month.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Three times a week.

4. What two words does Anna use at the beginnings of conversations with her family?
(a) Guess who.
(b) What's up.
(c) Get going.
(d) It's me.

5. In the opening scene, Anna watches as her neighbor leads a man with what job into the guest bedroom of her townhome?
(a) Courier.
(b) Plumber.
(c) Air conditioner repairman.
(d) Contractor.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does the Takeda boy play?

2. What is the name of the online support group to which Anna belongs?

3. What event had scared Olivia on the drive to the ski resort in Vermont?

4. Anna says that Olivia had been at an age when everything reminded her of a what?

5. How old does Anna tell Ethan her daughter Olivia is?

Short Essay Questions

1. What effect does the symbolism of Olivia's empty room have on the reader?

2. What traits of Anna's character are shown when Ethan shows up at her door for the second time?

3. What is the reason for the author's use of the word "halo" (118) when describing Jane through Anna's eyes?

4. What is ironic about the fact that only a year before, Anna and Ed had planned to sell their townhome?

5. What does Anna name as some of the issues that are difficult for her during her conversation with Bina over lunch?

6. In what scene is David's role as a possible red herring firmly established by the author?

7. What happens to alleviate Anna's concern after she hears the screams coming from the Russells' townhome and what events do NOT alleviate her concern?

8. What connection does the author depict between Anna and alcohol?

9. What is ironic about Anna's advice to the members of the agoraphobia support forum that they should never mix their medications with alcohol?

10. What theme is depicted within Anna's interactions with Lizzie?

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