2. What project is Mike working on when Johanna dies?
(a) A deck on the house.
(b) Painting the house.
(c) A novel.
(d) A swimming pool.

3. What is Harold's profession?
(a) Sculptor.
(b) News reporter.
(c) Stockbroker.
(d) Literary agent.

4. What became Sara Tidwell's married name?
(a) Sara Somersby.
(b) Sara Laughs.
(c) Sara Bidwell.
(d) Sara Sloane.

5. Why does Mike visit Jo's studio in Chapter 11?
(a) To look for her diary.
(b) To view her artwork.
(c) To find the plastic owls.
(d) To locate some CDs.

6. What does Mike buy at the store in addition to a bottle of red wine?
(a) A bag of ice.
(b) Alphabet magnets.
(c) A pizza.
(d) Hershey bars.

7. Who is Mike's wife?
(a) Jeanne.
(b) Janet.
(c) Johanna.
(d) Janelle.

8. Mattie tells Mike that she has seen the word ______________ written in spilled flour in her kitchen.
(a) Johanna.
(b) Hello.
(c) Why.
(d) Sally.

9. What word does Mike see spelled out with magnets on the refrigerator door?
(a) Leave.
(b) Soon.
(c) Hello.
(d) Die.

10. Why does Mattie call Mike?
(a) To invite him to dinner.
(b) To ask for a ride to town.
(c) To go to the beach with her and Kyra.
(d) To get advice on writing.

11. What is Harold's last name?.
(a) Oblowski.
(b) Orenthal.
(c) Oberman.
(d) O'Riley.

12. What does Mike do when he heads to the beach and is overcome with emotion?
(a) Dives into the water.
(b) Lies flat on the ground.
(c) Sits and cries.
(d) Returns to the house.

13. Who was Sara Tidwell?
(a) A blues singer.
(b) A sculptor.
(c) An abolitionist.
(d) A painter.

14. What is Mike's profession?
(a) Architect.
(b) Professor.
(c) Lawyer.
(d) Writer.

15. Which one of Johanna's brothers does Mike visit on his way to Sara Laughs?
(a) Charlie.
(b) Frank.
(c) Art.
(d) Jim.