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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book 3: Part 4, what is the fate of the Park?
(a) It is going to be turned into a wildlife sanctuary.
(b) It is going to be shut down and repurposed.
(c) It will remain open as a public park.
(d) It is going to be expanded northward.

2. In Book 3: Part 9, why is Charlie hesitant to ask her husband to come with her?
(a) Her husband loves reading.
(b) Her husband does not love her.
(c) She is ashamed of her feelings.
(d) She does not trust David.

3. In Book 3: Part 3, while her husband is away on his free night, what does Charlie do to pass the time?
(a) Plays ping-pong at the Recreation Center.
(b) Reads books.
(c) Takes long walks.
(d) Listens to music on the radio.

4. In Book 3: Part 4, what does Charles observe in the Park while walking near the Loch?
(a) A group of children playing near the river.
(b) A flock of flamingos flying overhead.
(c) A man panning for gold.
(d) A bear sitting by the riverbed.

5. In Book 3: Part 9, what can be inferred about New Britain?
(a) The state has good relations with New Britain.
(b) It has a rich cultural history.
(c) New Britain is a dangerous place.
(d) People can read whatever they want there.

6. In Book 3: Part 4, what prompts Charles to change his plans and walk home?
(a) It is a sunny day after weeks of rain.
(b) He wants to visit the Park.
(c) He has to pick up his son from school.
(d) He needs to catch a bus.

7. In Book 3: Part 10, where does Charles hope to return as a vulture or a beast someday?
(a) Rockefeller.
(b) New Britain.
(c) New York.
(d) London.

8. In Book 3: Part 3, how does Charlie initially feel about watching people play ping-pong at the Recreation Center?
(a) Disinterested and bored.
(b) Annoyed by the noise.
(c) Shy and hesitant to participate.
(d) Enthusiastic and eager to join.

9. In Book 3: Part 9, what is David's plan for Charlie on October 12?
(a) To prepare and pack for a journey.
(b) To exchange chits for coupons.
(c) To maintain her daily routines.
(d) To take Charlie to a new country.

10. In Book 3: Part 6, what change does David want to make in his living situation?
(a) He wants to live with Charlie and Eden.
(b) He wants to buy a new house.
(c) He wants to stay in his current home.
(d) He wants to move to Brooklyn.

11. In Book 3: Part 4, what memory does Charles have of the Ravine from when he was a university student?
(a) The Ravine's lush greenery and exotic beauty.
(b) The noise of winter and its fallen leaves.
(c) A flock of flamingos that flew north.
(d) The heat and blackness of the foliage.

12. In Book 3: Part 1, why does Charlie want to leave work early today?
(a) To attend a party.
(b) To go shopping for groceries.
(c) To avoid the shuttle disruptions.
(d) To meet a friend for dinner.

13. In Book 3: Part 6, who is writing the letters to Peter?
(a) Nathaniel.
(b) Eden.
(c) Charlie.
(d) David.

14. In Book 3: Part 1, how does Dr. Morgan react to Charlie's request to leave work early?
(a) He denies the request.
(b) He asks for more details.
(c) He immediately grants permission.
(d) He gets annoyed with Charlie.

15. In Book 3: Part 10, what is Charle's final wish when he imagines returning as a vulture or a beast?
(a) To search for Charlie at Davids Island.
(b) To circle above the crematoriums.
(c) To fly to London to find his loves.
(d) To fly to London to find his loves.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book 3: Part 2, what is Charlie's reaction to her child's statement?

2. In Book 3: Part 6, how does David feel about being a new father?

3. In Book 3: Part 3, how does Charlie feel about reading as an activity?

4. In Book 3: Part 4, why is Nathaniel tutoring the twin boys in Cobble Hill?

5. In Book 3: Part 1, what does Charlie notice about the passengers on the 17:00 shuttle compared to the 18:00 shuttle?

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