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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. Who is the last of Jo's daughters to arrive home for the holidays?
(a) Nora.
(b) Mackenzie.
(c) Cass.
(d) Sadie.

2. Why did the couple who attended the holiday party not buy a home like Jo's?
(a) They are not fond of New England architecture.
(b) They wanted something smaller.
(c) They like condo life better.
(d) They could not find one in good condition.

3. Where does Jo's daughter go that night when she asks to borrow the car?
(a) A friend's house.
(b) A cafe.
(c) The airport.
(d) A local bar.

4. What do Jo and Daniel do on Christmas Day?
(a) They go ice skating.
(b) They visit relatives.
(c) They fix a fantastic meal.
(d) They attend a concert.

5. What is Sadie's demeanor when she calls Jo a few days later?
(a) Calm.
(b) Agitated.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Serious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Daniel thinks that Jo's behavior is usually _________________.

2. What does Daniel throw against a wall near Jo as she washes dishes?

3. Why did Eli decide to move into the group house?

4. Where does Jo go after leaving the police station?

5. Where do Jo and her mother go to listen to Christmas music?

Short Essay Questions

1. How has Eli rationalized his guilt over killing Dana?

2. Why is Jo almost pleased that Daniel threw the tomato at the wall next to her?

3. How does the police detective respond when Jo tells him of Eli's murder confession?

4. What are Jo's thoughts as she drives to Cambridge to report Eli to the police?

5. What are Jo's reactions after she leaves the police station?

6. Describe the pleasant evening Eli and Jean spend at Jo and Daniel's holiday party.

7. How does Jo indicate with her actions what she hopes will come from reconnecting with Eli?

8. Are Jo's concerns for Cass' welfare particularly painful because Jo lived a similar lifestyle in her youth?

9. What does Sadie tell Jo about why Jo's daughters always argue with each other and why is the reason so upsetting for Jo?

10. Why is Daniel both relieved and upset when Jo updates him on the police's unwillingness to investigate Eli?

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