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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do the motel guests typically not complain about dirty windows?
(a) The windows are never dirty.
(b) Most rooms do not have windows.
(c) They do not open the curtains.
(d) They know the staff will not care.

2. What does Naseem do after selling the motel?
(a) Move to Pakistan.
(b) Move to Reno.
(c) Buy a larger motel.
(d) Buy a mansion.

3. What does Marie get from the fridge for her and her husband at the end of the story?
(a) A couple Budweisers.
(b) Leftover Chinese food.
(c) Champagne.
(d) A couple Cokes.

4. How old is Amir when he has an affair with Marie?
(a) 17.
(b) 20.
(c) 30.
(d) 45.

5. How much does Marie weigh after 30 years of working at the motel?
(a) 235 pounds.
(b) 200 pounds.
(c) 95 pounds.
(d) 145 pounds.

6. Who is Amir?
(a) Marie's son.
(b) Olga's son.
(c) Evie's son.
(d) Naseem's son.

7. What is Marie's husband doing when she returns home after her last day of work?
(a) Ordering pizza.
(b) Watching the news.
(c) Cooking her a celebratory dinner.
(d) Taking a nap.

8. How old is Marie when she retires?
(a) 59.
(b) 63.
(c) 73.
(d) 78.

9. In addition to Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid, what does Marie think will help them survive retirement?
(a) Their 401K.
(b) Her husband's pension.
(c) Good luck.
(d) Home equity.

10. What did Father James say when Marie said her work was hard, but it was not like working in a coal mine?
(a) It is worse.
(b) Maybe it is.
(c) Of course it's not.
(d) I've never worked in a coal mine.

11. How long does Marie work for Naseem after her affair with Amir?
(a) 15 years.
(b) 6 days.
(c) 3 years.
(d) One month.

12. Why did Marie shake her head when Amir tried to push her onto the motel room bed?
(a) She did not want to mess the bed.
(b) He was married.
(c) She was married.
(d) She did not want to sleep with him so soon.

13. Why does Marie and Amir's affair end?
(a) Naseem finds out.
(b) Her husband finds out.
(c) Amir gets engaged.
(d) He moves to Pakistan.

14. How much is Marie's last paycheck worth?
(a) $600.
(b) $450.
(c) $300.
(d) $1000.

15. Aside from her age, in what ways does Marie feel she is different from other women Amir had dated?
(a) She is white.
(b) She is overweight.
(c) She is poor.
(d) She is uneducated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Marie's husband work before his recent retirement?

2. Why does Marie collapse on the sidewalk in pain one day after work?

3. What does Marie hope to buy herself as a retirement gift?

4. What "peculiar honor" (8) is Marie given on her last day of work?

5. What is one thing Marie never managed to purchase, which would have made her work easier?

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