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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Lizzie officially meets the handsome man from the bus when they run into one another in what location?
(a) The cafe.
(b) The back-to-school concert.
(c) The university library.
(d) The bar.

3. At bedtime at one point in Chapter Four, Lizzie begins reading which book to Eli?
(a) Where the Red Fern Grows.
(b) Half-a-Moon Inn.
(c) Prince Caspian.
(d) Slave Dancer.

4. In what location does Lizzie chant once she stops attending meditation classes?
(a) On the roof.
(b) The shower.
(c) In the basement.
(d) The bedroom.

5. The last stop the family makes in Washington, D.C. is a visit to what kind of museum?
(a) Electricity.
(b) Art.
(c) Science.
(d) Spy.

6. Whose idea is it to embark on a day trip to Washington, D.C. in Chapter Three?
(a) Henry's.
(b) Ben's.
(c) Eli's.
(d) Lizzie's.

7. In meditation class in Chapter Three, Margot talks about the difference between which two actions?
(a) Falling and floating.
(b) Loving and leaving.
(c) Failing and falling.
(d) Gossiping and praising.

8. Catherine always arrives home to greet Henry and Iris at what time of the evening?
(a) 9.
(b) 6.
(c) 7.
(d) 5.

9. Lizzie and Mrs. Kovinski begin to avoid one another after Lizze says that she will no longer listen to what kind of speech from Mrs. Kovinski?
(a) Profane.
(b) Hate.
(c) Gossipy.
(d) Negative.

10. In what season does Chapter Four take place?
(a) Winter.
(b) Summer.
(c) Fall.
(d) Spring.

11. In what type of abode do Henry and Catherine live with Iris?
(a) A studio apartment.
(b) A hotel.
(c) A house.
(d) A brownstone.

12. Lizzie recalls pleading with Henry not to seek help with his addiction at what type of facility?
(a) An island resort.
(b) A monastery.
(c) A health retreat.
(d) A drug rehabilitation center.

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

14. What term do psychologists use to describe most people's default reaction to a scary situation?
(a) Priming.
(b) Milling.
(c) Mulling.
(d) Minding.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Henry confesses to Lizzie in Chapter Three that he is having bad thoughts about which character?

2. For how many weeks will Eli and Ben be gone on the road trip to the California coast?

3. Who wants to see exhibits about the Hominids at the Smithsonian Museum?

4. Lizzie describes Henry's reaction to his divorce by saying that he is "sad but mostly" (155) what?

5. Lizzie reports that Will is going to what location when he leaves New York City?

(see the answer keys)

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