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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Hallie's husband?
(a) Martin
(b) Moe
(c) Marv
(d) Mark

2. What year is it when the novel opens?
(a) 1945
(b) 1962
(c) 1938
(d) 1972

3. What does Charity have trouble cooking for the group?
(a) Corn
(b) Chicken
(c) Fish
(d) Steak

4. With what does Larry bail out the boat?
(a) Coffee can
(b) Bucket
(c) Hat
(d) Boot

5. In January, what do Charity and Sally do in spite of being very pregnant?
(a) Host an art auction
(b) Go square dancing
(c) Hold a book sale
(d) Go ice skating

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Sally impress the guests?

2. Why does Larry feel he doesn't fit in with the other professors?

3. In what way did Sid tell Charity he would like to see her?

4. Who buys one of Larry's short stories?

5. Why do Sally and Charity want to turn the boat back toward shore?

(see the answer key)

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