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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. When Lizzie invokes a saying usually applied to the Holocaust, what creature does she use to direct the quote's focus toward humans' destruction of the planet?
(a) Sea anenome.
(b) Kelp.
(c) Coral.
(d) Elephant.

2. In what grade is Eli, Lizzie's young son?
(a) 1st.
(b) 4th.
(c) 3rd.
(d) 2nd.

3. Chapter One of the novel takes place on the cusp of which two seasons?
(a) Spring and summer.
(b) Winter and spring.
(c) Summer and fall.
(d) Fall and winter.

4. Lizzie finds out in Chapter One that she has osteoarthritis in which part of her body?
(a) Her thumb.
(b) Her finger.
(c) Her knee.
(d) Her wrist.

5. Lizzie wonders if Henry's new bride and coming baby will help her stop dreaming about Henry showing up and asking her what question?
(a) Lizzie, am I alive?
(b) Lizzie, can I have some money?
(c) Lizzie, can I die here?
(d) Lizzie, can you call Mom?

Short Answer Questions

1. Sylvia uses what type of insect in an illustration of the concept of interconnectedness?

2. Which character does Lizzie's mother warn not to watch too much political news that may be upsetting?

3. Who writes the words 'self care' on Henry's hand in Chapter Two?

4. Lizzie notices that spikes have been installed at the top of the the playground fence to keep out what creatures?

5. When Lizzie once took Eli along on one of Sylvia's excursions, they went to what type of location?

Short Essay Questions

1. What time of year is it by the time Chapter One comes to a close?

2. Who is Sylvia?

3. Discuss the demographics of Eli's school and how Lizzie feels about them.

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

5. For what reason does Offill include Mohan's opinions about the upcoming election in Chapter Two?

6. How do most students' expectations of meditation class differ from what Margot provides?

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

8. Why is Lizzie relieved when Henry and Catherine decide not to have a big wedding?

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

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

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