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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does James tuck himself into in order to fall asleep in the room where Anna is working?
(a) Bearskin rug.
(b) A robe.
(c) Sleeping bag.
(d) His sweater.

2. What is the profession of James, the main character of this story's events?
(a) Doctor.
(b) Orderly.
(c) Writer.
(d) Librarian.

3. What does James decide to do in order to go through Anna's things?
(a) Asks for Hugo's help.
(b) Searches the building.
(c) Jumps into the truck bed.
(d) Grabs a box and wanders off.

4. James decides to put his money on the ____________ that afternoon and Sammy is pleased.
(a) Stocks.
(b) Games.
(c) Races.
(d) Events.

5. What kind of flowers had James picked out to give to Anna?
(a) Lilies.
(b) Roses.
(c) Violets.
(d) Hydrangea.

6. Who does James see in Dave's house, sitting on the floor removed from the rest of the crowd?
(a) Sammy.
(b) Magdalen.
(c) Anna.
(d) Finn.

7. How did the men get to Hugo's address when they eventually got James from Sadie's house?
(a) Taxi.
(b) Car.
(c) Bus.
(d) Train.

8. James realizes that he hates ____________ though he fears intimacy.
(a) Boredom.
(b) Solitude.
(c) Conversation.
(d) Love.

9. James first met Hugo at a ___________ where James went to earn some extra cash.
(a) Bar.
(b) Experimental cold clinic.
(c) Restaurant.
(d) Newspaper shop.

10. James can not leave until he sends a letter to ____________, telling the recipient how he feels.
(a) Sadie.
(b) Anna.
(c) Magdalen.
(d) Hugo.

11. ___________ was giving James huge hints and although he did not understand what was to come next, he knew he had to fix problems in the meantime.
(a) Hugo.
(b) Heart.
(c) Life.
(d) Fate.

12. What does James find that explains why Anna was not able to meet him?
(a) Nothing.
(b) A note to someone else.
(c) A bouquet of flowers for him.
(d) A note addressed to him.

13. James decides that he wants to take ____________ to Anna when he goes to see her.
(a) Flowers.
(b) His new book.
(c) Wine.
(d) Photos.

14. Lefty Todd was the eccentric leader of the New Independent ______________.
(a) Fascists.
(b) Communists.
(c) Capitalists.
(d) Socialists.

15. While David is a religious zealot, there is no concept he hates more than _____________.
(a) Understanding.
(b) Charity.
(c) Love.
(d) Peace.

Short Answer Questions

1. A high pitched chattering sound made the men think that Hugo was having a _____________.

2. What happened as a result of the conversations between Hugo and James?

3. What was the source of the high pitched chattering sounds that the men heard on the way to Hugo's?

4. James and Lefty decide to buy four bottles of ______________ and to head out to continue their talks.

5. What are the men sipping on when James walks into Dave's house and into a group of many men?

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