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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does T.J. ask Andrew to do with him around 4 p.m. the day they are fixing up a house together?
(a) Go for a run.
(b) Meet at a bar.
(c) Go to a baseball game.
(d) Have dinner with Eden.

2. What does Eden tell Andrew about Jim in Chapter 5?
(a) He refused to acknowledge what was happening.
(b) He hated her.
(c) He was difficult.
(d) He was always in her bed in one way or another.

3. Why is Andrew obsessed with Edith's house in the last chapter?
(a) He wants to transform it.
(b) He hopes he can live there someday.
(c) He wants to make a lot of money off it.
(d) He wants to keep it in Eden's family.

4. Why does Andrew say he wants to go out on T.J.'s deck while they are eating dinner?
(a) He needs some fresh air.
(b) He sees the gas grill smoking.
(c) He's freezing.
(d) He wants to check out the view.

5. How does Eden let Andrew know that she will leave with him after she told him about Jim?
(a) She nods.
(b) She cries and says yes.
(c) She gives him a hug.
(d) She dances around in happiness.

6. What does T.J. feel about the new life Andrew is beginning?
(a) Disgust.
(b) Skepticism.
(c) Envy.
(d) Worry.

7. What is one of the things Andrew thinks about doing with Eden in New York City at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) Watching fireworks.
(b) Going to a concert and listening to a piano.
(c) Attending a political rally.
(d) Going to a museum.

8. Why did Eden never say no to Jim?
(a) She felt it was her fault.
(b) She felt scared.
(c) She didn't understand what was happening.
(d) It was what she had to offer him.

9. What does Andrew apologize to T.J. for when they are fixing up Edith's house?
(a) Believing he was in love with Eden.
(b) Believing he knew who the intruder was.
(c) Thinking he had been the one to shoot Jim.
(d) For acting rudely at T.J.'s house.

10. What word does Andrew want to shout when Edith is pointing a gun at him and Eden?
(a) Wait.
(b) Never.
(c) Don't.
(d) Stop.

11. Where is Eden living at the end of the novel?
(a) Hotel.
(b) Andrew's mother's house.
(c) In another city.
(d) At DeSalvo's house.

12. Why does Eden tell Andrew not to bring her anything in Chapter 4?
(a) She does not need anything.
(b) Edith will know he's been there.
(c) She does not want to be in debt to Andrew.
(d) She does not like gifts.

13. What color is Didi's hair?
(a) Black.
(b) Brown.
(c) Blond.
(d) Red.

14. What does O'Brien do when he sees Eden in Chapter 6?
(a) Stares at her.
(b) Shouts insults.
(c) Throws something.
(d) Waves.

15. Where does Andrew find his mother's important papers?
(a) Shelf in the closet.
(b) Filing cabinet.
(c) Basement.
(d) In a box under the bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the central color of the decor in T.J.'s house?

2. What does the sundress look like that Eden is wearing when Andrew visits her the day after Edith warns him to stay away?

3. Who says "I won't have a son?"

4. What was Andrew surprised not to find in Edith's dresser drawer?

5. Why did Eden feel she was being punished after the shooting?

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