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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. Who is the realtor that comes to view the property where Casey lives in Chapter 36?
(a) James Watson.
(b) William Powell.
(c) John Brodeur.
(d) Chad Belamy.

2. How does Casey define "double entendre" for Oscar's son in Chapter 31?
(a) Seeing the future.
(b) Double meaning.
(c) Hidden meaning.
(d) Seeing the past.

3. Who has asked Muriel to marry him in Chapter 39?
(a) Robert.
(b) Jason.
(c) James.
(d) Christian.

4. When does Casey agree to go out with Silas in Chapter 21?
(a) Saturday.
(b) Sunday.
(c) Friday.
(d) Tuesday.

5. What musician plays on the radio as Silas drives Casey home in Chapter 24?
(a) David Byrne.
(b) John Lennon.
(c) Adam Plant.
(d) Lou Reed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Silas's response when Casey asks what his parents are like in Chapter 24?

2. Who does Oscar say his mother has a thing for in Chapter 23?

3. What was the name of Oscar's wife?

4. What is the name of Adam's dog?

5. Where does Casey re-set the rape scene in her novel in Chapter 27?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Oscar behave at the book reading in Chapter 38?

2. What causes Casey inner conflict on her date with Silas in Chapter 32?

3. What happens on Casey's third date with Silas?

4. What is Casey's first date with Silas like?

5. What new conflict is introduced via Adam in Chapter 33?

6. How do the themes of death and grief relate to the main characters in the novel?

7. Why does Casey worry after leaving her manuscript at Muriel's apartment in Chapter 22?

8. What happens when Casey goes to play miniature golf with Oscar and his sons?

9. How does Casey's relationship progress with Oscar in Chapters 34 and 35?

10. What happens after the reading in Chapter 38?

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