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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Dave when Catherine packs up all of her things?
(a) Clinic on the mainland.
(b) Out shopping for food.
(c) At the pub.
(d) Diving in the water.

2. How does her father react to the news that she won't be coming home for Christmas?
(a) He is angry.
(b) He stops talking to her.
(c) He says that he is relieved.
(d) He hands the phone to her mother.

3. Who called Catherine to say congratulations?
(a) Her father.
(b) Dave.
(c) Tina.
(d) Her mother.

4. What does Catherine find to be a repetition she wants to escape?
(a) Being beaten by Dave.
(b) Having to do what Dave wants.
(c) Anna's first birthday party plans.
(d) Caring for the baby.

5. Why does Catherine think Janet is making small talk with Catherine?
(a) To keep her mind occupied.
(b) To find out why no one is there with her.
(c) To help her keep an open mind.
(d) To learn about her history.

6. Why does Catherine call the district nurse?
(a) To let her know she will be moving soon..
(b) To ask her for help leaving Dave.
(c) To ask for advice on how to feed Anna.
(d) To let her know she made it home safely.

7. Who visits Catherine and brings her flowers?
(a) Dave.
(b) Mother.
(c) Liz.
(d) Father.

8. Where does Catherine's father think she is?
(a) Ireland.
(b) England.
(c) Scotland.
(d) United States.

9. Who did Catherine write this song for?
(a) Anna.
(b) Her father.
(c) Dave.
(d) Her mother.

10. Who does Catherine call and tell that she had a baby girl?
(a) Liz.
(b) Hung Xiao.
(c) Her music teacher.
(d) Her mother.

11. The day after she gives birth, Catherine is struck by what realization she makes about her daughter?
(a) How fragile she is.
(b) How much she sleeps.
(c) How calm she is.
(d) How dependent she is.

12. What will Catherine get to join if she finishes Vernicle?
(a) European Broadcasting Union.
(b) Performing Rights Society.
(c) Church of Scotland.
(d) College faculty.

13. What does Dave do for a living?
(a) Plays in the orchestra.
(b) Dives for scallops.
(c) Writes music.
(d) Teaches school.

14. What does Liz do to try and reassure Catherine about her performance?
(a) Puts Catherine's head on her shoulder.
(b) Wipes the tears from her face.
(c) Squeezes her arm.
(d) Hugs her tight.

15. Which of the following is not one of the reasons Catherine packs up all of her things?
(a) They hold too many memories that she doesn't want to lose.
(b) She can't bear to abandon anything.
(c) She was being kicked out by Dave.
(d) She doesn't want Dave to benefit from anything she leaves behind.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Liz shocked that Catherine had a child?

2. What complaint does Catherine have when she goes to the doctor?

3. Why doesn't Dave want to teach Catherine to drive?

4. What does the nurse put in Catherine's bath water?

5. Which of the following words best describes how Catherine feels about the baby and everything involving her on the island?

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