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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, when does Dennis say that he visited his dad in Greece?
(a) September.
(b) July.
(c) August.
(d) June.

2. What trees can Fenno see from his bedroom window in Chapter 5?
(a) Oaks.
(b) Maples.
(c) Birches.
(d) Hawthornes.

3. What type of pajamas is Thea wearing at the beginning of Chapter 6?
(a) Flannel pink pajamas.
(b) Flannel green pajamas.
(c) Teddy bear pajamas.
(d) Black silk dragon pajamas.

4. In 1986, where could Ralph have gotten Fenno a job interview?
(a) Augustana.
(b) Cornell.
(c) Hollins.
(d) Grinnell.

5. At the beginning of Chapter 3, what time is the ferry scheduled to leave?
(a) 11 o'clock.
(b) 10 o'clock..
(c) 2 o'clock..
(d) 1 o'clock..

6. How many children does Dennis have?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) One.
(d) Four.

7. What did Marjorie have that burned to the ground?
(a) A flower farm.
(b) Small grocery store.
(c) Horse farm and riding school.
(d) A church converted to a house.

8. What would Fenno miss after Armand died?
(a) Almond brioche.
(b) Bagels.
(c) Donuts.
(d) Habanero cornbread.

9. How old was Fenno's friend Luke when he died of complications of AIDS?
(a) 33.
(b) 48.
(c) 37.
(d) 28.

10. What family member of Paul's wife used to have collies on the farm?
(a) Great-Aunt.
(b) Grandfather.
(c) Father.
(d) Uncle.

11. In Chapter 6, how old are Thea and Laurie?
(a) Three and four.
(b) Five and six.
(c) Four and five.
(d) Six and seven.

12. What does Paul do for a living?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Professor.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Publisher.

13. Where did Armand's sister live?
(a) Massachusetts.
(b) New Hampshire.
(c) Rhode Island.
(d) Connecticut.

14. Which of Fenno's friends yanked the mediport out of his chest when he was dying of complications of AIDS?
(a) Andrew.
(b) William.
(c) Frederick.
(d) George.

15. What music is Dennis playing as he cooks in Chapter 5?
(a) Kansas.
(b) Elton John.
(c) Beatles.
(d) Moody Blues.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Paul's wife used to ship collies?

2. How old was Fenno in 1986?

3. What used the graze the land around the house where Fenno grew up?

4. What time does Fenno get up in Chapter 2?

5. What type of flowers are next to Paul's ashes after the funeral?

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