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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Marie notices that Clair is disappearing, what action does she believe that Clair is taking?
(a) Working an extra job.
(b) Gambling.
(c) Planning their anniversary party.
(d) Having an affair.

2. One of Yo's aunts notices that which person resembles her late husband?
(a) Yo.
(b) Sarita.
(c) Lucinda.
(d) Fifi.

3. In what location does the chapter entitled "The Night Watchman" take place?
(a) New York City.
(b) New Hampshire.
(c) The Dominican Republic.
(d) Miami.

4. What name does Jose give to the daughter who is born during the time of the narrative?
(a) Cherubim.
(b) Siobhan.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Yolanda.

5. How many children do Lou and his wife have?
(a) 2.
(b) 4.
(c) 1.
(d) 3.

6. Whom does Dexter meet by the swimming pool at Yo's family's compound?
(a) Lucinda.
(b) Sarita.
(c) Sandi.
(d) Carla.

7. What adjective does Lou use to describe Yo's teaching during their conference?
(a) Great.
(b) Super.
(c) Interesting.
(d) Terrific.

8. The chapter entitled "The Landlady" ends with Marie and Yo sitting in what location as they wait for Clair to return home?
(a) In the street.
(b) By the living room window.
(c) On the front lawn.
(d) In the attic.

9. How does Yo meet her future husband Doug?
(a) Doug is building houses in the Dominican Republic
(b) They join the same support group.
(c) Yo is teaching in the Dominican Republic
(d) Doug rents Don Mundin's home.

10. What adjective does Yo use to describe the nature of stories to Lou?
(a) Transparent.
(b) Unique.
(c) Personal.
(d) Vibrant.

11. During what seasons does Yo always come to the Dominican Republic to work in privacy, according to Jose?
(a) Winters.
(b) Summers.
(c) Autumns.
(d) Springs.

12. What word does Lou use to describe the end of a good book written by a skillful author?
(a) Epic.
(b) Goal.
(c) Dunk.
(d) Touchdown.

13. What method of transportation does Dexter use to come surprise Yo?
(a) Train.
(b) Bicycle.
(c) Car.
(d) Plane.

14. What is the source of the liquid that ruins many of Yo's writings within Marie and Clair's home?
(a) A hailstorm.
(b) An overturned cup of coffee.
(c) A leak in the roof.
(d) An overturned glass of water.

15. What is Tammy's last name?
(a) Richards.
(b) Rosen.
(c) Garcia.
(d) Lopez.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Jose's wife?

2. In what location does Lou find and buy a book written by Yo?

3. Jose learns that Yo has married what kind of man?

4. What is the meaning of the Spanish word "maldita" (245)?

5. Who ends up hiring Jose as a night watchman?

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