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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. What downtown New Bern building does Allie note looks more run-down than it did when she was younger?
(a) The general store.
(b) The Masonic theater.
(c) The townhall.
(d) The New Bern Library.

2. What does Noah say he remembers most about the summer he and Allie spent together when they were younger?
(a) Their last day together.
(b) The first time they kissed.
(c) All of it.
(d) When he told Allie that he loves her.

3. What does Allie see two women pushing just outside Hoffman-Lane on her way to meet Lon?
(a) Baby carriages.
(b) Shopping carts.
(c) Their children on swings.
(d) Carts of flowers.

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

5. Why does Noah want to cancel the surprise trip he has planned for Allie?
(a) He's worried it will rain.
(b) Allie is not in the mood for a trip.
(c) Noah wonders if he is moving too fast.
(d) Allie and Noah fight.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "A Letter from Yesterday," in Noah's letter, what does he say Allie taught him?

2. What does Noah want to do as Allie drives away to meet Lon?

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

4. What does Noah tell Allie she can't live her life for in "An Unexpected Visitor"?

5. What is found to have been blown over in the storm in "An Unexpected Visitor"?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why didn't Allie send Noah the letters she had written over the years?

2. What does Noah tell Allie in hopes of convincing her to stay with him, instead of going back to Lon?

3. What is apparent from Allie's appearance when she reaches the inn?

4. What does Noah tell Allie he remembers most from their summer together?

5. What are Allie's reasons for deciding not to leave Lon?

6. What does Allie wonder about Lon's passion for his work?

7. What does Allie realize about the painting she admires at the art gallery?

8. Why does Allie's mother show up at Noah's house?

9. Which of Noah's letters does Allie choose to read when she is sitting in her car at the inn?

10. How does Noah feel when he sees Allie arrive at his house in "Kayaks and Forgotten Dreams"?

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