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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 Book One: Chapter 4, who brings two Maine license plates for Lucy and William?
(a) Margaret.
(b) Bob Burgess.
(c) David.
(d) Becka.

2. In Book One: Chapter 3, how does Lucy describe William's reading habits?
(a) He reads a variety of genres.
(b) He finds comfort in reading.
(c) He prefers biographies and history books.
(d) He reads quickly.

3. In Book One: Chapter 3, what decision does William mention regarding his career?
(a) He plans to retire soon.
(b) He wants to change careers.
(c) He will continue working remotely.
(d) He is uncertain about his future plans.

4. In Book One: Chapter 2, who works at a nursing home in Lucy's family?
(a) Her daughter.
(b) Her sister.
(c) Her brother.
(d) Her husband.

5. In Book One: Chapter 1, what does Lucy find inside the toy chest on the porch?
(a) Nothing.
(b) Old clothes.
(c) A puzzle.
(d) A board game.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 2, what is Lucy's brother's response when asked about the pandemic?

2. In Book One: Chapter 4, what does Lucy find in a back closet?

3. In Book One: Chapter 5, who helps William find a doctor for his medical condition?

4. In Book One: Chapter 2, how does Lucy feel about David potentially contracting the virus?

5. In Book One: Chapter 3, what does Lucy notice about William's laundry routine?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the novel explore the theme of identity, and what insights does Book 1: Chapter 4 offer on this theme?

2. How does the novel explore the theme of family dynamics, and what conflicts arise in Book 1: Chapter 3?

3. What is the significance of the title of the novel and how does it relate to the themes of the novel?

4. In Book 1: Chapter 2, what does Lucy's response to the racist comments made by her father's friend reveal about her character?

5. Describe the relationship between Lucy and her mother, and how does it evolve over the course of Book 1: Chapter 1?

6. What role does storytelling play in the novel Book 1: Chapter 2, and how does it relate to the novel's themes?

7. How does Lucy's relationship with her mother change in Book 1: Chapter 3, and what does this reveal about their characters?

8. How does the novel explore the theme of loss, and what examples of loss are present in Book 1: Chapter 4?

9. In Book 1: Chapter 2, how does Lucy's relationship with her father differ from her relationship with her mother, and what does this reveal about her character?

10. In Book 1: Chapter 4, what did the narrator find in the back closet and what did they do with it?

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