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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. Where are Chuck's ashes?
(a) Mailed to Tulsa.
(b) Scattered in Wiltshire.
(c) Barbie has them.
(d) Vinnie has them.

2. How does Fred decide to contact Roo in Chapter 8?
(a) To send a telegram.
(b) To send a postcard.
(c) To write a letter.
(d) To call.

3. What does Vinnie imagine Chuck doing at the beginning of Chapter 12?
(a) Having tea with a distant cousin.
(b) Proposing to her.
(c) Returning to his wife.
(d) Having a heart attack.

4. What does Fred find while packing?
(a) A stash of money.
(b) Keys to Rosemary's house.
(c) An unopened letter from Roo.
(d) Rosemary's undergarments.

5. What is Vinnie reading when she comes across an advertisement for Unpopular Opinions?
(a) Atlantic.
(b) The New York Review of Books.
(c) A newspaper.
(d) Private Eye.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jakie's first word?

2. Who is Barbie Mumpson?

3. How does Vinnie feel about Chuck knowing about his condition and not taking precautions?

4. After the symposium and reception, who calls Vinnie?

5. What is Vinnie watching when she remembers the party she must attend?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the events in the kitchen that ultimately lead up to Chuck and Vinnie making love.

2. Why does Fred go to Holland Park in Chapter 8?

3. Describe Edwin's interaction with Fred at Rosemary's house in Chapter 11.

4. How has Chuck changed from the beginning to the end of the book?

5. Explain whether or not you believe Mrs. Harris was ever a real person.

6. Why do you think Fido shrinks and waits outside when Vinnie enters her flat at the end of the novel?

7. What does Fred think is strange when he goes to find Rosemary at the radio station?

8. Describe the symbolism Fred takes from the postcard he finds from Roberto Frank.

9. What does Vinnie share with Chuck about Zimmern at the beginning of Chapter 7?

10. Why can Vinnie no longer imagine sharing space with anyone?

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