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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Annie know right away that Graham is dead?
(a) His skin is gray.
(b) He is still in bed.
(c) He is not breathing.
(d) He does not respond when she calls his name.

2. How does Annie feel at times about Graham's size, energy, and appetite for people, food, and music?
(a) Overwhelmed.
(b) Angry.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Exhausted.

3. What does Annie think is missing as she looks at Graham's body?
(a) His soul.
(b) Something essential to Graham.
(c) His favorite watch.
(d) His wedding ring.

4. What does Annie think about John's comment that she should remember that Graham loved her, no matter what happens?
(a) She finds it rude.
(b) She finds it comforting.
(c) She finds it odd.
(d) She finds it painful to hear.

5. From who's perspective is this story told?
(a) Annie.
(b) Graham.
(c) A narrator.
(d) Frieda.

6. From where does Karen tell Annie and Graham she has just arrived?
(a) The beauty parlor.
(b) Paris.
(c) The grocery store.
(d) The doctor.

7. How does Annie feel as she wakes up at the beginning of Chapter 8?
(a) That something is off.
(b) Happy.
(c) Relaxed.
(d) The same as usual.

8. When Annie asks Graham what is worrying him, what is his response?
(a) Aging.
(b) He had an affair.
(c) Their children.
(d) Store stuff.

9. How do they all feel when Frieda and Annie become good friends?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Worried.
(c) Upset.
(d) Happy.

10. Why is Thomas on Sarah's radio station's talk show?
(a) He had just released an album.
(b) He was interviewing to be a talk show host.
(c) He had just published a book.
(d) He was a local politician.

11. Why does Annie close Graham's eyes?
(a) She does not want to look at his strangely blank eyes.
(b) She knows it is what you are supposed to do.
(c) She is trying to be respectful.
(d) She wants closure.

12. What is Frieda doing when Annie calls?
(a) She is playing the piano.
(b) She is gardening.
(c) She is sewing.
(d) She is reading a book.

13. Of whom is Annie thinking as the story begins?
(a) Frieda.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Alan.
(d) Jeff.

14. What of Frieda's does Lucas remember wanting to first fix and then flee?
(a) Her self-loathing.
(b) Her sadness.
(c) Her insensitivity.
(d) Her anger.

15. What does Graham miss about the parties he and Annie used to throw at the bookstore?
(a) The celebrities.
(b) The preparations.
(c) The dancing.
(d) The deep conversations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Sarah say that men find her voice more attractive than her looks?

2. How does Annie respond when she sees Graham's bouquet in Chapter 7?

3. How does Frieda respond when Graham confides in her that he had an extramarital affair while married to Annie?

4. How does Annie describe what happens to her body when she thinks about her love for Graham?

5. What advice does John give to Graham regarding ending his affair with Rosemary?

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