Problem: My last proper day in Amsterdam was essentially a whole lot of lazy . Much like Tuesday , I took care of business for most of the day , the main difference being that I took some time to pack . I had intended to go downtown in the afternoon to buy postcards , but opted against that when it began pouring rain .

What may be a reason for their stay in Amsterdam ?
OPTIONS:
- None of the above choices .
- They are there to have a relaxing time .
- They are there to see the city .
- They are there on a vacation .

A: None of the above choices .

Problem: It 's been a difficult Summer . Though my faith can never be broken , it is fragile and fragmented . I have no doubts that it is real or it is good , but things conspire to undermine it : my father 's ill - health and imminent decline , my love / hate relationship with my mother , my husband 's fragile nature and dissatisfaction with his current lot in life , my own mid - life concerns and little plagues , a good friend 's grave illness - serious lack of sleep .

Why has their summer felt difficult ?
OPTIONS:
- They are dealing with their own chronic illness .
- Their family has been going through a lot .
- Their father had passed away suddenly .
- None of the above choices .

A: Their family has been going through a lot .

Problem: Those . We figured out the solutions , and then we went out to ice cream at Cold Stone . Yum . After that , we decided NOT to go to Barriques and play Pente , but rather to swing by Target to see if we could find nifty wall - mounted mail slots to put on our walls . No such luck .

What type of meal did the narrator have ?
OPTIONS:
- They ate sweets .
- They ate dinner .
- They ate brunch .
- They ate lunch .

A:
They ate sweets .