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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Allie feel about being nude in Noah's bedroom?
(a) Self-concious.
(b) Cold.
(c) Awkward.
(d) A little thrilled.

2. How many times does Allie read the letter from Noah before getting out of her car?
(a) Once.
(b) Allie can't bring herself to read the letter.
(c) Two times.
(d) Three times.

3. Who told Allie they weren't surprised that Noah never sent her any letters?
(a) Allie's mother.
(b) Allie's father.
(c) Lon.
(d) Allie's best friend.

4. In "An Unexpected Visitor," what does Noah say he can't live his life happily knowing?
(a) That Allie is unhappy.
(b) That he never tried to win Allie back.
(c) That Allie is with someone else.
(d) That Allie never loved him.

5. Why does Allie realize she particularly likes the painting by Elayne?
(a) She is inspired by the painting.
(b) The painting reminds her of Noah.
(c) It reminds her of her own work.
(d) She likes the color of the painting.

6. What does Allie's mother give her daughter at Noah's house?
(a) Her wedding dress.
(b) Her engagement ring.
(c) Noah's letters.
(d) A sketch book.

7. What food does Noah bring on his canoe ride with Allie?
(a) Sandwiches.
(b) Cookies.
(c) Popcorn.
(d) Bread.

8. How does Allie describe Noah's skill with handling the canoe?
(a) As artistic.
(b) As graceful.
(c) As manly.
(d) As efficient.

9. Which of Noah's letters does Allie decide to read in "A Letter from Yesterday"?
(a) The one he sent before leaving New Bern.
(b) The last one he sent.
(c) The first one he sent.
(d) The one he sent on her twentieth birthday.

10. What wakes Allie at the beginning of "Kayaks and Forgotten Dreams"?
(a) Thunder.
(b) Noah.
(c) A loud thud.
(d) Starlings.

11. When Noah stops to stare at Allie in "An Unexpected Visitor," what is the only thing she can think to do?
(a) Kiss him.
(b) Say "I love you".
(c) Laugh.
(d) Stare back.

12. For Noah, what is usually a prediction of rain?
(a) Rain clouds.
(b) The smell of burnt toast.
(c) Humidity.
(d) Stiff legs.

13. In "Swans and Storms," after the rainstorm, how do Allie and Noah pass the rest of the day?
(a) Eating and laughing.
(b) Making love.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Listening to the radio.

14. What covers the surface of the lake Noah takes Allie to?
(a) Lilypads.
(b) Logs.
(c) Swans and geese.
(d) Moss.

15. What does Allie say she remembers most about the summer she and Noah spent together when they were younger?
(a) Fighting.
(b) Laughing.
(c) Making love.
(d) Kissing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Allie and Noah doing when they hear the knock at the door in "An Unexpected Visitor"?

2. In "Kayaks and Forgotten Dreams," how long has it been since Allie last visited an art gallery?

3. What does Noah say he remembers most about the summer he and Allie spent together when they were younger?

4. What does Allie especially remember about her reunion with Noah at his house?

5. Why does Noah want to cancel the surprise trip he has planned for Allie?

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