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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. Where did Laura move to an apartment in Manhattan after leaving her family following her split with Kevin?
(a) 145th Street and Broadway.
(b) East 112th Street.
(c) East 83rd Street.
(d) 56th Street and Broadway.

2. How old was Frank when he died?
(a) 41.
(b) 32.
(c) 59.
(d) 51.

3. What was the first wrapped present that Maurice ever received?
(a) A bicycle.
(b) A remote-control racecar.
(c) A journal and a nice pen.
(d) A teddy bear.

4. Where did Maurice go to shower at the YMCA when he was homeless?
(a) 50th Street and Fifth Avenue.
(b) 56th Street and Broadway.
(c) East 112th Street.
(d) West 59th Street.

5. What brand of cigarettes did Michael present Laura with on their third date?
(a) L and M.
(b) Camel.
(c) Chesterfield.
(d) Marlboro.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Annette's husband?

2. Who called Laura to tell her there was trouble when Laura's father beat up her mother and broke three ribs?

3. To what restaurant did Laura take Maurice for his birthday in Chapter 14?

4. What sentence did Darcella receive as a result of a plea bargain in Chapter 15?

5. What movie did Maurice love that Laura bought him a soundtrack for, as described in Chapter 10?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Maurice stay out of touch with Laura for several years?

2. Describe Annette's family. Who are Annette's children and how old were they when they met Maurice?

3. What was the first decent job that Maurice obtained after he had become homeless?

4. Why did Laura take Maurice to her sister Annette's house? Where did Annette live?

5. What was Maurice's favorite aspect of Annette's home? Why?

6. What is the significance of the gift that Maurice gave to Laura on their first Christmas together?

7. How does Laura describe her first Thanksgiving with Maurice?

8. What did Laura get for Maurice on their first Christmas together?

9. Where did Maurice spend Christmas the year before he met Laura? What did he receive?

10. How did Maurice's parents die? How did their deaths impact him?

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