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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. In Chapter 9: "January," how does Frank feel during his argument with Cleo?
(a) Shame and remorse.
(b) Anger and power.
(c) Happiness and relief.
(d) Tenderness and compassion.

2. How does Cleo feel when she spots Cleo, Frank's wife, at the office holiday party?
(a) Eager to introduce herself.
(b) Enthusiastic and relieved.
(c) Angry and confrontational.
(d) Awkward and uncomfortable.

3. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what traumatic event from the past haunts Frank when he closes his eyes?
(a) Seeing Cleo in pain.
(b) Losing his job.
(c) A car accident.
(d) Witnessing his mother's death.

4. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what does Cleo do when Frank decides to take the bet and jump from the hotel balcony?
(a) She leaves the hotel without saying anything.
(b) She jumps with him.
(c) She enthusiastically encourages him to go for it.
(d) She pleads with him not to jump.

5. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what happens to Cleo after she leaves the hotel?
(a) She meets a group of local teenagers.
(b) She is immediately joined by Frank.
(c) She finds a local art gallery.
(d) She gets lost in the town.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what is the ultimate impasse reached during the argument between Frank and Cleo?

2. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what does Frank claim he wished for regarding his mother?

3. In Chapter 13: "Late March," how does Cleo react to Frank's statement about his mother?

4. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what ultimately prompts Cleo to leave the makeshift club?

5. In Chapter 11: "Early March," what does Cleo feel when she enters the hothouse at the gardening store?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 7: "Late September," how does the reunion between Cleo and Frank represent a turning point in the chapter's narrative, and what does it signify for their relationship?

2. In Chapter 8: "October," how does Cleo's new outfit symbolize her personal growth and transformation?

3. In Chapter 9: "January," analyze the significance of Cleo's involvement in the art school tuition protest. How does her commitment to activism reflect her character and values?

4. In Chapter 13: "Late March," how does alcohol serve as a coping mechanism for Frank and what does it reveal about his character and emotional state?

5. In Chapter 10: "February," how does the job opportunity in LA symbolize Anders' internal conflict and his considerations for the future, especially in relation to his relationship with Cleo and his son Jonah?

6. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what does the incident with the tapered candle during their argument symbolize in terms of Frank and Cleo's relationship, and how does it relate to the broader themes of the novel?

7. In Chapter 12: "Still March," how does the revelation of Cleo's self-harm affect the dynamics between the characters, and what does it suggest about the impact of past actions on the present?

8. In Chapter 8: "October," in what way does the dance to Cleo's favorite song at the office holiday party reflect her state of mind and emotional journey?

9. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what role does the bar turned makeshift club play in Cleo's journey of self-discovery?

10. In Chapter 9: "January," explore the theme of ambition and success in the chapter. How does Frank's career achievement impact his relationship with Cleo and his personal identity?

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