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

2. In Chapter 11: "Early March," what happens when Cleo touches one of the orchids inside the hothouse?
(a) It blooms.
(b) It feels stiff and waxy.
(c) It speaks to her.
(d) It withers.

3. In Chapter 13: "Late March," why does Cleo say that she wishes she was joking during the argument between her and Frank?
(a) To emphasize her sense of humor.
(b) To mock Frank.
(c) To lighten the mood.
(d) To express her frustration with Frank.

4. What does Cleo experience at the makeshift club where she joins the local teenagers?
(a) She dances, drinks, and feels carefree.
(b) She enjoys a quiet evening.
(c) She has a heated argument with Frank.
(d) She meets an art collector.

5. Who eventually finds Cleo on her way back to the hotel?
(a) A local artist.
(b) A fellow tourist.
(c) Frank.
(d) A police officer.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8: "October," what does Cleo's new outfit symbolize?

2. In Chapter 9: "January," how does Frank feel during his argument with Cleo?

3. In Chapter 8: "October," what is the immediate effect of Frank's mistaken introduction on Cleo?

4. In Chapter 10: "February," how does Elijah react to the painting by Cleo that Anders shows him?

5. In Chapter 13: "Late March," why does Frank miss work for the first time ever?

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 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?

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

4. In Chapter 9: "January," examine the role of the sugar glider in the chapter. How does its fate serve as a metaphor for the challenges in Frank and Cleo's relationship?

5. 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?

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

7. 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?

8. 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?

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

10. In Chapter 11: "Early March," what is the significance of the blue orchid?

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