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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Theresa realize when researching Wrightsville Beach?
(a) That she should continue searching by going to Wrightsville Beach in person.
(b) That she should not invade the author's privacy.
(c) That she should publish it with names to try and find the people in the letters.
(d) That she does not have enough information about the author and should put it aside.

2. In Chapter 1, how long had it been since Theresa and David's separation and divorce?
(a) Theresa and David separated for one year and divorced for three years.
(b) Theresa and David separated for two years and divorced for three years.
(c) Theresa and David separated for two years and divorced for one year.
(d) Theresa and David separated for one year and divorced for two years.

3. What excited Theresa about finding the message in the bottle?
(a) She had never seen a message in a bottle before.
(b) She did something similar as a child.
(c) Her and her husband did something similar during their marriage.
(d) She and her son did something similar when he was a child.

4. How does Theresa feel towards Deanna?
(a) Theresa loves and trusts Deanna.
(b) Theresa resents Deanna.
(c) Theresa does not trust Deanna's opinions.
(d) Theresa believes in their friendship.

5. What is Theresa working on when she receives the phone call the day after the message is published?
(a) Her newest piece for her column.
(b) Her follow-up to the message.
(c) Her interview for a new column.
(d) Her planning meeting with her boss.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author imply about messages in bottles?

2. When Theresa is in on the beach in Chapter 1, what does she look over?

3. Why does Theresa feel lonely?

4. How does Deanna treat Theresa?

5. Where does Deanna find Theresa crying?

(see the answer key)

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