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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ben and Eli go on a road trip to the California coast with the family of which character?
(a) Ben's sister.
(b) Eli's maternal grandmother.
(c) Eli's paternal grandmother.
(d) Eli's half sister.

2. What meal does Lizzie eat while reading the book containing sayings by the Desert Fathers?
(a) Breakfast.
(b) Dinner.
(c) Brunch.
(d) Lunch.

3. On Will's last day in New York City, he and Lizzie visit what type of location?
(a) A carnival.
(b) A street fair.
(c) An aquarium.
(d) A zoo.

4. What is NOT something Lizzie names when Will asks her about her fears?
(a) Scarcity.
(b) Humiliation.
(c) Death.
(d) Denistry.

5. It is revealed in Chapter Four that Lizzie took what action the last time that Henry suffered a severe relapse?
(a) She postponed having children.
(b) She dropped out of college.
(c) She quit her job.
(d) She postponed her wedding.

6. Which character tries to convince Lizzie that she will be unable to save her family in the face of the destruction caused by climate change?
(a) Ben.
(b) Sylvia.
(c) Henry.
(d) Margot.

7. Lizzie describes her texts with which character as "scrupulously chaste" (185)?
(a) Ben.
(b) Henry.
(c) Sylvia.
(d) Will.

8. For how many weeks will Eli and Ben be gone on the road trip to the California coast?
(a) 1 month.
(b) 3 weeks.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 1 week.

9. Henry confesses to Lizzie in Chapter Three that he is having bad thoughts about which character?
(a) Lizzie.
(b) Iris.
(c) Ben.
(d) Catherine.

10. How long does it take Lizzie to return Sylvia's call in Chapter Four?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 1 day.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 3 days.

11. From what country does Sylvia send a postcard to Lizzie in Chapter Three?
(a) Canada.
(b) El Salvador.
(c) Japan.
(d) France.

12. Who repeatedly urges Lizzie to have a sexual encounter with Will while Ben and Eli are away?
(a) Tracy.
(b) Sylvia.
(c) Lorraine.
(d) Mrs. Kovalski.

13. Lizzie feels compelled to keep searching for what ultimate goal for her family?
(a) A move to the country.
(b) The cheapest place to live.
(c) The safest place.
(d) The best schools for Eli.

14. Lizzie discovers in Chapter Four that Will makes his living in what field?
(a) Food service.
(b) Journalism.
(c) Law enforcement.
(d) Education.

15. Which character makes Islamophobic comments to Lizzie in Chapter 3, prompting her to refrain from leaving a tip?
(a) Mr. Jimmy.
(b) Tracy.
(c) Catherine.
(d) Mrs. Kovalski.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the Smithsonian, which characters want to see exhibits about space?

2. In what year does one scientific study predict that New York City will begin to experience catastrophic events due to climate change?

3. Lizzie watches Iris before work one morning so that Henry can go run what errand?

4. Lizzie likens the election of Trump to which historical event?

5. What show does Lizzie put on for Henry in Chapter Four, calling it a "soothing hour of television" (155)?

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