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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, on a cold December day, where does Theresa Osborne arrive?
(a) Plymouth.
(b) Boston.
(c) Cape Cod.
(d) New York City.

2. Where did David, Theresa's ex-husband, move after their divorce?
(a) California.
(b) Florida.
(c) New York.
(d) Outside Boston.

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

4. What does Theresa show Deanna when Deanna finds her crying?
(a) The receipt from the hotel.
(b) The published column.
(c) The final divorce papers.
(d) The message from the bottle.

5. Which of the following themes are introduced in Chapter 1 of "Message in a Bottle?"
(a) Loneliness.
(b) Bitterness.
(c) Loss.
(d) Desperation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Theresa feel lonely?

2. What is obvious about the man and woman in the message found by Theresa?

3. What does Theresa do to relax and think about the decision whether or not to let Deanna publish the message?

4. What does Theresa write to go along with the message?

5. What does Theresa realize when researching Wrightsville Beach?

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