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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the narrator find in the drawer of her father's night table in the story "I Am Asleep but My Heart Is Awake"?
(a) A small leather photo album.
(b) A Bible.
(c) A gun.
(d) A knife.

2. What does Carol do abroad that Brodman does not understand?
(a) Volunteers for a medical organization.
(b) Teaches children English.
(c) Puts herself in that path of bulldozers in Gaza.
(d) Works as a dancer performing in small villages.

3. Where had Marie lived right before coming to Switzerland?
(a) Barcelona.
(b) Beijing.
(c) Bangkok.
(d) Berlin.

4. What does the narrator never doubt concerning Soraya in regards to her relationship with the businessman?
(a) That Soraya has told her parents about the banker.
(b) That Soraya will drop out of school.
(c) That Soraya has it all under control.
(d) That Soraya is getting paid well.

5. Which daughter of Brodman's had been hospitalized because of mental health problems?
(a) Zoe.
(b) Carol.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Ruth.

6. Who does Noa meet at the rabbi's house when she goes to drop off the papers?
(a) Her best friend.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her old teacher.
(d) The rabbi's son.

7. Who is Soraya having dinner with when she first meets the businessman?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her uncle.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her father.

8. What does the narrator find herself thinking that no place in Tel Aviv is ever far from?
(a) The sea.
(b) The temple.
(c) The stars.
(d) The market.

9. Who is the person who comes unannounced to the narrator's father's apartment?
(a) James.
(b) Joshua.
(c) Henry.
(d) Boaz.

10. What does Noa suggest the bride wear that is unconventional?
(a) Glitter.
(b) A hat.
(c) Sneakers.
(d) A fanny pack.

11. Where does Noa work?
(a) A law office.
(b) A library.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A florist's shop.

12. Where does Noa's mother travel right after the divorce?
(a) London.
(b) Barcelona.
(c) Berlin.
(d) Vienna.

13. Who reminds the narrator of Soraya years after the narrator's contact with Soraya?
(a) Her neighbor.
(b) Her own 12 year-old daughter.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Her best friend.

14. When does Mrs. Elderfield realize the trouble Soraya is actually in?
(a) When Soraya's mother comes looking for her.
(b) When Soraya fails to come home one night.
(c) When Soraya's sister calls to tell Mrs. Elderfield what is really going on.
(d) When the police bring Soraya home.

15. Who are Noa's parents?
(a) Leonard and Ruth.
(b) Leonard and Monica.
(c) Monica and David.
(d) David and Sarah.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is threatening the area where Noa lives?

2. What does Noa's neighbor, Mr. Frankel, bury in his yard?

3. Who is the friend of the narrator's father who gives her the keys for his apartment?

4. What event in Brodman's life led to a period of depression for him?

5. Who is Noa's sister?

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