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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What bribe did Meg use to get Molly to come to Bird House with her?
(a) First choice of Lorelei's possessions.
(b) Time away from school.
(c) A fancy hotel.
(d) A new cellphone.

2. How is Vicky's attitude toward Meg's children similar to Lorelei's?
(a) They both think that Meg's children are just a way to hold on to Bill.
(b) They both think that Meg does not spend enough time with the children.
(c) They both think that Meg has too many children.
(d) They both think that Meg's children are undisciplined.

3. When Rory comes to visit for Easter, what has changed about his hair?
(a) Its color has reverted to the pale yellow of his childhood.
(b) He has shaved it off and tattooed his scalp.
(c) He has dyed it scarlet, to match Kayleigh's hair.
(d) It is long, dirty, and matted.

4. When Vicky is watching Molly, what criticism of Meg does Molly voice?
(a) Meg is not nice to Bill.
(b) Meg throws everything away.
(c) Meg keeps their home too clean.
(d) Meg yells at Molly too much.

5. What is Beth trying to talk to Meg about when Molly interrupts their phone call to complain about Alfie and her father?
(a) Beth is trying to describe how uncomfortable Vicky's relationship with Lorelei makes her.
(b) Beth is trying to defend Lorelei's way of grieving over Rhys.
(c) Beth is trying to convince Meg that she is not lonely and does not need to start dating.
(d) Beth is trying to explain how miserable she is and why she feels like a failure.

6. How does Vicky accidentally upset Lorelei when she is trying to find a way to get Kayleigh to stop saying crude things in front of the children?
(a) She suggests that it is time for the egg hunt.
(b) She sends all of the children over to Colin's.
(c) She sends Rory and Kayleigh on an errand.
(d) She asks Kayleigh to help her in the kitchen.

7. What is Meg's husband's name?
(a) Greg.
(b) Ian.
(c) Bill.
(d) David.

8. Where is Jason from?
(a) Australia.
(b) Scotland.
(c) America.
(d) Ireland.

9. In her email to Jim, whom does Lorelei say might invite her for Christmas?
(a) Sophie.
(b) Colin.
(c) Maddy.
(d) Meg.

10. What does Kayleigh accuse Vicky of?
(a) Enabling Lorelei's unhealthy behavior.
(b) Pretending to be a lesbian.
(c) Ignoring her daughters' needs.
(d) Stealing from Lorelei.

11. On page 71, what phrase is Lorelei revealed to have had inscribed on Rhys's grave marker?
(a) "Beloved Baby Boy."
(b) "Safely Home in Heaven."
(c) "Sweet Sixteen Forever."
(d) "Mummy's Angel."

12. What is Lorelei looking for when she discovers that some of her things are missing?
(a) A marble figurine.
(b) A paperback book.
(c) The deed to the house.
(d) A pack of washcloths.

13. What does Maddy reveal about herself that makes Vicky see how unfair her choices have been to her daughters?
(a) She has come to hate the holidays, especially Easter.
(b) She is anxious and struggling to stay focused in school.
(c) She is afraid to ask her friends over to the house.
(d) She has been starting to hoard things in her room.

14. Which family member is the one to first discover Rhys's body?
(a) Colin.
(b) Beth.
(c) Rory.
(d) Meg.

15. What surprise does Vicky arrange for Lorelei during Easter of 1999?
(a) A visit to the cemetery.
(b) Her sister's and son's visits.
(c) A shopping trip for new dresses.
(d) The adults' participation in the egg hunt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is the only room in Bird House that Meg and Molly find is free of Lorelei's hoarded objects?

2. What does Lorelei tell Jim that she says she has never told anyone else?

3. What does Rhys get into trouble for at school?

4. In April of 2000, why does Rory not call his mother as he promised on Easter Sunday?

5. What request does Maddy make that results in Lorelei swearing at and insulting her?

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