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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did John die?

2. What was Joan's occupation?

3. In her reading, what did Joan learn was the mortality rate for those who had fixed and dilated pupils?

4. When did Quintana and Gerry fly to California?

5. When did John have his last cardioversion?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was Joan's first column like that she wrote for "Life"?

2. Describe John's funeral.

3. What expensive drug was Quintana given when she developed sepsis?

4. How did Joan, Gerry and Tony plan to tell Quintana that her father died?

5. During her reading, what did Joan learn were some means that were used to test a patient's memory and comprehension?

6. What advice about attending funerals did Joan read that was written by Emily Post in her 1922 book of etiquette?

7. Why was John depressed in 2003?

8. What did Joan first think when she looked up and saw John slumped over, motionless at dinner?

9. In Chapter 4, what does Joan say about where and when she and John were married?

10. How did John, Joan, Gerry and Quintana spend Thanksgiving 2003?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

After trying to cover the Democratic convention, Joan believed that there was no place she could go and not be reminded of John. Discuss her statement and provide examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

After Quintana's release from the hospital and when she flew to California, Joan believed that she might be beginning a new season of life. Discuss why Joan believed she was entering a new season of life and why that season was short-lived. Support your statements with quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 3

John insisted on a trip to Paris in November because he believed if he didn't go then, he would never see Paris before he died. Discuss why John believed that he was dying.

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