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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 12: "Still March," what revelation about Cleo's condition affects the dynamics between Santiago and Anders?
(a) Her plans to move away.
(b) Her desire for a new career.
(c) Her self-harm and emotional struggles.
(d) Her engagement to Frank.

2. In Chapter 10: "February," what is the title of the website creator, Elijah's, cult-followed website?
(a) Art Reviewer's Delight.
(b) Art Critics Unite.
(c) Reviewing the Reviewers.
(d) Art Lovers' Paradise.

3. In Chapter 7: "Late September," why does tension arise between Cleo and Frank in the chapter's opening scene?
(a) Frank wants to go sightseeing, but Cleo prefers to stay in their room.
(b) Frank decides to leave the hotel without Cleo.
(c) Cleo suggests they extend their honeymoon by a few days.
(d) Cleo wants to take a bet, but Frank disapproves.

4. What emotion does Anders experience as he contemplates the art in the gallery?
(a) Boredom.
(b) Fascination.
(c) Joy.
(d) Regret.

5. In Chapter 11: "Early March," what does Cleo want to tell Frank about?
(a) Her work schedule.
(b) A new book she is reading.
(c) An upcoming party.
(d) Her favorite painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what happens to Cleo after she leaves the hotel?

2. In Chapter 8: "October," how does the snow-covered park at the end of the chapter connect to the chapter's themes?

3. In Chapter 8: "October," what is the purpose of Cleo and Frank's meeting with a real estate client?

4. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what traumatic event from the past haunts Frank when he closes his eyes?

5. In Chapter 7: "Late September," what does Cleo do when Frank decides to take the bet and jump from the hotel balcony?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter 13: "Late March," how do Frank and Cleo's emotional struggles and inability to communicate effectively contribute to the escalating tension?

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

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

4. In Chapter 7: "Late September," in what ways does the dark and ominous walk back to the hotel symbolize Cleo's internal conflict and her fear of the unknown?

5. In Chapter 7: "Late September," how does the hotel balcony jump undertaken by Frank reflect his character's desire for thrill and unpredictability?

6. In Chapter 8: "October," what does the awkward introduction and mistaken name exchange between Cleo and Frank's wife reveal about Cleo's sense of identity and her relationship with Frank?

7. In Chapter 10: "February," what does Anders' initial terror and later longing for a more open relationship with Cleo reveal about the complexities of his emotions and the consequences of his affair?

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 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?

10. 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?

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