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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 10: "February," why does Anders bee-line toward an oil painting at the gallery?
(a) He thinks it is the most expensive.
(b) He is trying to avoid Cleo.
(c) He is drawn to the artist's style.
(d) It is the only artwork he understands.

2. In Chapter 12: "Still March," why does Anders cry?
(a) Because he lost Thor.
(b) Because of his love for Cleo.
(c) Because of the beautiful view.
(d) Due to Santiago's criticism.

3. What news does Frank share with Cleo after winning the Kapow! account?
(a) He is going to start a European office.
(b) They will be working in South Africa next month.
(c) He is quitting his job.
(d) He is leaving the advertising business.

4. In Chapter 12: "Still March," what activity does Anders suggest they do during their time together in Malibu?
(a) Having a fancy dinner.
(b) Going to a party.
(c) Watching a movie.
(d) Hiking Sandstone Peak with Thor.

5. In Chapter 8: "October," during the walk in the snow-covered park, what topic do Cleo and Frank discuss?
(a) Their favorite holiday traditions.
(b) Their upcoming business projects.
(c) Their Jewish heritage and roots.
(d) Their plans for a winter vacation.

6. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what does Frank claim he wished for regarding his mother?
(a) He wished his mother would be proud of him.
(b) He wished his mother would die.
(c) He wished his mother would leave him alone.
(d) He wished his mother would acknowledge him.

7. In Chapter 10: "February," how does Anders feel about the art at the gallery in general?
(a) He cannot decide.
(b) He loves it all.
(c) He finds it somewhat appealing.
(d) He is completely uninterested.

8. In Chapter 11: "Early March," why does Cleo think Quentin was right about her?
(a) She is too ambitious.
(b) She is too kind.
(c) She is too wealthy.
(d) She is not like those kind of people.

9. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what is the setting at the beginning of the chapter?
(a) A beach.
(b) A ski resort.
(c) A mountain cabin.
(d) A hotel in France.

10. In Chapter 9: "January," what does Frank suggest to Eleanor at the end of their conversation?
(a) They should start a protest against art school tuition hikes.
(b) They should go on a vacation together.
(c) They should both get contact lenses.
(d) They should open a wine bar.

11. In Chapter 9: "January," what is Cleo's involvement in a protest about?
(a) A protest against high art school tuition fees.
(b) A protest for better working conditions.
(c) A protest against climate change.
(d) A protest for increased advertising salaries.

12. In Chapter 10: "February," how does Elijah react to the painting by Cleo that Anders shows him?
(a) He praises its beauty.
(b) He is unimpressed.
(c) He expresses interest in bidding on it.
(d) He suggests it would be a good investment.

13. In Chapter 11: "Early March," what does Cleo experience while walking to her apartment?
(a) Sunshine.
(b) A freezing wind.
(c) A sudden rainstorm.
(d) A warm breeze.

14. In Chapter 10: "February," why does Anders feel tired of his relationships with women?
(a) Because he dislikes women.
(b) Because they were all unattractive.
(c) Due to a lack of shared interests.
(d) Because he has disappointed them.

15. In Chapter 13: "Late March," why does Frank miss work for the first time ever?
(a) He has a hangover.
(b) He is attending a family event.
(c) He is ill.
(d) He is on vacation.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7: "Late September," how does Cleo's walk through the town and her reunion with Frank relate to the chapter's central themes?

2. In Chapter 12: "Still March," how does Santiago reflect on the hunger for connection in the lives of the characters?

3. In Chapter 9: "January," what does Cleo create for the protest?

4. In Chapter 7: "Late September," how does Cleo feel about the simplicity of their hotel room?

5. In Chapter 9: "January," why does Cleo get upset during the argument with Frank?

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