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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Sylvia's podcast predicts what sort of future for humankind?
(a) No future.
(b) A bleak future.
(c) A labor-intensive future.
(d) A bright future.

2. Which character does Lizzie's mother warn not to watch too much political news that may be upsetting?
(a) Lizzie.
(b) Ben.
(c) Henry.
(d) Eli.

3. What snack do Henry and Lizzie have with their coffee when they meet at the diner in Chapter Two?
(a) Fries.
(b) Cake.
(c) Pie.
(d) Sandwiches.

4. The meeting described in the novel's epigraph takes place in which state?
(a) New York.
(b) Pennsylvania.
(c) Massachusetts.
(d) Connecticut.

5. Lizzie recalls going into labor with Eli on the second day of what event?
(a) A hurricane.
(b) A blackout.
(c) A blizzard.
(d) A tornado.

Short Answer Questions

1. Lizzie sometimes brings what items to her neighbor, Mrs. Kovinski?

2. What products does Ben create at work?

3. Chapter One takes place in which month?

4. Lizzie tells Ben in Chapter Two about a phenomenon called "climate" (100) what?

5. In what grade is Eli, Lizzie's young son?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what location does the narrative of Weather: A Novel take place?

2. For what reason does Lizzie go on fewer trips with Sylvia in the summer?

3. What habit does Henry adopt when Catherine's due date draws near?

4. What new development occurs in Henry's life in Chapter One?

5. What is "looping," (43) according to Lizzie?

6. Who is Mohan and what is he like?

7. What act of altruism does Lizzie fondly remember from the night she gave birth to Eli?

8. What does Ben do for Lizzie on her birthday?

9. Where does Henry go when he loses his apartment in Chapter One?

10. Describe Sylvia's penchant for visiting sites with particular qualities.

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