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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 222-380.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Nikki is upset because her parents are _________ in the beginning of the novel.
(a) Adopting a son.
(b) Moving to Canada.
(c) Divorcing.
(d) Moving to Portland.

2. What is Summer's middle name?
(a) Lily.
(b) Amalie.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Michelle.

3. Trey is released from prison shortly before what holiday?
(a) Christmas.
(b) Flag Day.
(c) Halloween.
(d) Easter.

4. Summer's father used to be a crank addict but now is simply what, in the beginning of the novel?
(a) An alcoholic.
(b) A banker.
(c) A junkie.
(d) A veteran.

5. What is a chronic cardiac condition in which the systemic arterial blood pressure is elevated?
(a) Dermatillomania.
(b) Hypertension.
(c) Hallucination.
(d) Tachypnea.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the principle occupation of Kristina's mother?

2. For what offense does Summer's father spend the weekend in jail in the novel?

3. How many children does Kristina have?

4. With whom does Summer go to a restaurant for dinner on Thanksgiving?

5. What refers to an eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a healthy body weight, and an obsessive fear of gaining weight?

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