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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. How does Annie describe the memories of her friendship with Sofie, even though they had grown apart?
(a) The memories of that friendship had faded substantially.
(b) The friendship was strengthened.
(c) The friendship left a bad taste in her mouth.
(d) The residue of that friendship lingered.

2. Why is Sarah glad that Annie left for Vermont?
(a) Sarah wants the house to herself.
(b) Sarah wants to visit childhood friends.
(c) Sarah knows her mother needs some time alone.
(d) Sarah does not want to see her mother.

3. What does Sarah say she did not realize about her house growing up, in Chapter 23?
(a) It was beautiful.
(b) It was very clean.
(c) It was very large.
(d) It was shabby.

4. How does Annie respond when Sarah makes a comment about Rosemary being distraught?
(a) Annie confides in Sarah that her father had an affair with Rosemary.
(b) Annie says that Rosemary may have known Graham better than Annie did.
(c) Annie knows that Rosemary was an old friend of Graham's.
(d) Annie says that Rosemary is just a very emotional person.

5. According to Frieda, what is the reason why each relationship is unique?
(a) Each relationship has its unique struggles.
(b) Love is what two people make together.
(c) People change throughout their lives.
(d) Love is what two people have together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Edith's response to Annie when she says there is nothing left?

2. How does Annie feel upon arriving in Vermont at the beginning of Chapter 24?

3. How does Annie feel about Sofie's accomplishments?

4. What does Sarah find in her pocket when she returns home to San Francisco?

5. Why had Graham said people read fiction?

Short Essay Questions

1. What bonded Annie and Sofie?

2. Why does Annie feel it was the wrong decision to return to the lake house in Vermont?

3. How do Lucas' feelings towards Claire change at the end of Chapter 26?

4. How does Annie describe the changes that took place when she and Graham were at the lake house?

5. How does Annie's feelings towards Mike's behavior change over time?

6. How does Annie feel as she watches the children scatter Graham's ashes?

7. Why does Edith feel sorry for her ex-husband, Mike?

8. How does Frieda believe one can manage in life?

9. How do Sarah and Lucas find themselves in the same situation regarding their parents and their expectations of them?

10. What is Frieda's response when Sarah asks her if her relationship with Graham had been as secretive as Graham and Annie's?

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