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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. When did Fenno and Ralph find Armand dead?
(a) The day that Fenno opened his bookstore.
(b) The day that Fenno graduated.
(c) The day Fenno's father died.
(d) The day Fenno's dissertation was approved.

2. How old are Paul's sons?
(a) Mid-30s.
(b) 40.
(c) Mid-20s.
(d) 20.

3. What did Fenno buy when Armand's sister sold his belongings?
(a) Dining table.
(b) Velvet settee.
(c) Armoire.
(d) Leather couch.

4. In 1986, where could Ralph have gotten Fenno a job interview?
(a) Cornell.
(b) Augustana.
(c) Hollins.
(d) Grinnell.

5. What was Lil's job after she finished university?
(a) Teaching history.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Accountant.
(d) Teaching English.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what time does Fenno get up?

2. By the time Paul has spent ten days in Greece, how many Greek words can he say?

3. In Chapter 1, who tells Paul that he needs time?

4. What color roses grew on the eaves of Conkers?

5. In Chapter 7, how long has Fenno lived in New York?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is found in an old vase in Chapter 6?

2. What does Fenno say about his mother's death in Chapter 4?

3. How long were Paul and Maureen married before they had children, and why did it take so long?

4. Who was Malachy Burns?

5. How did Ralph and Fenno happen to find Armand dead at one of his bistro tables?

6. Why does Paul choose to go to Greece?

7. Why did Maureen kill two puppies in Chapter 2?

8. Why did Mal ask Fenno to be his health proxy?

9. How many dogs were left after Maureen died, and what happened to them?

10. What is Dennis's family like?

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