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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. It is strongly implied that the presidential election referred to in Chapter Three occurred in which year?
(a) 2000.
(b) 2008.
(c) 2016.
(d) 2012.

2. Lizzie reports that Will is going to what location when he leaves New York City?
(a) Manitoba.
(b) Cuba.
(c) Brazil.
(d) Quebec.

3. As the election results come in, what comment does Ben make to Lizzie?
(a) The path is getting narrower.
(b) The time is growing shorter.
(c) The world is getting smaller.
(d) The dream is getting distended.

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

5. Eli gets upset when his friend at school talks about taking what action against the new U.S. president?
(a) Impeaching him.
(b) Reelecting him.
(c) Killing him.
(d) Maiming him.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the election, Lizzie sees Lorraine yelling at their colleague for failing to take which action?

2. 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?

3. Lizzie states of Henry in Chapter Four, "My brother never seems to" take what action "anymore" (158)?

4. Lizzie tells secret to which character immediately after she hears it?

5. How does Lizzie find out that Henry has not been attending NA meetings?

Short Essay Questions

1. What political event has just occurred when Chapter Three begins?

2. In what kind of dwelling do Ben and Catherine live and what is the significance of this fact?

3. Explain the significance of Lizzie's claim at the end of Chapter Four that she has "so many people" (192).

4. Describe two incidents that demonstrate Lizzie's concern about the growing feelings of hate in the wake of Trump's election.

5. In what way does the motif of dreams arise within Chapter Four in order to again demonstrate the strong connection between Henry and Lizzie?

6. To which historical event does Lizzie compare the U.S. presidential election of 2016 and why?

7. What detail does Henry share with Lizzie in Chapter Four that compels her to go to Ben with her concerns?

8. Describe the therapeutic exercises that Margot prescribes for Henry.

9. In what way does Offill use the character of Lorraine to demonstrate the frustration felt by many Americans in the wake of the 2016 election?

10. What do the keys featured in Chapter Three symbolize?

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