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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What two types of literature has Grant always taught as a university professor?
(a) Greek and Roman.
(b) Nordic and Slavic.
(c) Nordic and Anglo-Saxon.
(d) South American and Central American.

2. What subject does Grant decide not to bring up again once Aubrey's wife appears unwilling to grant his request?
(a) Fiona.
(b) Aubrey.
(c) Sex.
(d) Alcohol.

3. Grant recalls that he had quit smoking around the time of what event in his life?
(a) The beginning of his affair with Jacqui.
(b) The beginning of his affair with Laurie.
(c) The end of his affair with Sarah.
(d) His brother's wedding.

4. Once Grant gets the idea that Fiona has begun to dislike him, he decides there is now no point in mentioning which topic?
(a) Their grandchildren.
(b) Grant getting a job at Meadowlake.
(c) Their marriage.
(d) Fiona moving home.

5. What color are the eyes of Aubrey's wife?
(a) Green.
(b) Brown.
(c) Hazel.
(d) Blue.

6. Grant thinks about the sexual revolution as what sort of meteorological phenomenon?
(a) An earthquake.
(b) A cyclone.
(c) A whirlwind.
(d) A tornado.

7. After how long did Grant's first adulterous affair end when the woman's husband was transferred to a different city?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 3 months.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 3 years.

8. A staff member tells Grant that if Fiona does not regain her will to move around, Fiona will have to be moved to which floor?
(a) The third.
(b) The second.
(c) The first.
(d) The fourth.

9. In what Canadian city do Aubrey and his wife's son live with his own wife and children?
(a) Toronto.
(b) Kamloops.
(c) Chilliwack.
(d) Langley.

10. Aubrey is said to prefer taking what action in relation to Fiona as long as she remains close by?
(a) Ignoring her.
(b) Talking about her.
(c) Berating her.
(d) Leaning on her.

11. What suggestion is Grant shocked to hear himself making when Aubrey's wife seems hesitant to grant his request?
(a) He suggests that Aubrey write Fiona a letter.
(b) He suggests that they have coffee again sometime soon.
(c) He offers to pick up Aubrey himself each week.
(d) He offers to pick up Aubrey and his wife himself each week.

12. Grant had not noticed the electrical quality of what item in Fiona's room before his visit on page 304?
(a) The throw.
(b) The piano.
(c) The bed.
(d) The clock.

13. What is eventually revealed to be the first name of Aubrey's wife?
(a) Jane.
(b) Janice.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Marian.

14. What card game does Aubrey play with the other residents while Fiona sits nearby?
(a) Poker.
(b) Bridge.
(c) Pinochle.
(d) Gin.

15. What room in Meadowlake is directly opposite the conservatory on the other side of the building?
(a) The television room.
(b) The card room.
(c) The day clinic.
(d) The medication room.

Short Answer Questions

1. Kristy says aloud that she wishes that Aubrey's wife would "hurry up" and "get him out of here" and cut what short?

2. What item does Kristy say Fiona will need soon if she does not get more exercise?

3. While Aubrey will watch any sport on television, which one is his favorite?

4. What does Grant do when Aubrey throws himself out of his wheelchair into Fiona's arms?

5. Grant asks Aubrey's wife if she will bring Aubrey to visit Fiona how many times per week?

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