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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. How old does Oscar say he is in Chapter 38?
(a) 43.
(b) 49.
(c) 40.
(d) 47.

2. What comprises the book that Silas gives Casey in Chapter 24?
(a) Cuban poster art.
(b) Letters from a famous author.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Short stories.

3. Where does Thomas announce he is going to open his own restaurant in Chapter 36?
(a) The Berkshires.
(b) Marsha's Vineyard.
(c) San Jose.
(d) New York City.

4. At what restaurant does Casey meet Oscar for their date in Chapter 23?
(a) Central Cafe.
(b) Iris.
(c) Arancia.
(d) The Harp.

5. What does Muriel say happens to her when she reads something good in Chapter 25?
(a) Her heart flutters like bees.
(b) Her ankles get prickly.
(c) Her scalp itches.
(d) Her fingers get sweaty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Vera's last name?

2. What does Oscar serve for dinner when Casey visits in Chapter 31?

3. Who wrote The Evening of the Holiday?

4. What book does Casey read from at the remainder table at WordsWorth in Chapter 36?

5. By how many strokes does Casey beat Oscar at miniature golf in Chapter 36?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after the reading in Chapter 38?

2. What happens on Casey's third date with Silas?

3. What is Casey's third date like with Oscar?

4. What good news does Casey receive on the phone in Chapter 37?

5. What introduces new conflict at Iris in Chapter 36?

6. How is Casey's second date with Silas described? What do they do?

7. How does Muriel describe her trip in Chapter 39?

8. What is Muriel's response after reading Casey's' manuscript?

9. What is Casey's first date with Silas like?

10. How does Casey's emotional state begin to change in Chapter 36?

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