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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Posey ask Chick to repeat himself when he tells her thank you for the meal?
(a) She is hard of hearing.
(b) She is surprised by his unusual gratitude.
(c) She wants to savor the words.
(d) She wants to hear his voice.

2. In section 1, from what object does Chick decide to jump?
(a) A diving board.
(b) A private balcony.
(c) A water tower.
(d) A shopping mall.

3. What meal that Posey makes does Len Benetto often complain she cannot make properly?
(a) Ziti.
(b) Macaroni.
(c) Fettuccini.
(d) Spaghetti.

4. Why does Chick Benetto believe he was not invited to this family event?
(a) He does not get along with his ex-wife.
(b) He does not get along with his extended family.
(c) His drinking made him an embarrassment.
(d) His attitude made him unwelcome.

5. What song does Chick recall that his mother liked when he was a child?
(a) Paper Roses.
(b) Are You Lonesome Tonight?
(c) This Could Be the Start of Something Big.
(d) Puppy Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Chick intend to do once he arrives at his destination in Section 2: Part 1?

2. Why does Chick say his hometown is called Pepperville Beach?

3. What does the narrator claim to have spent part of her career doing?

4. What causes Chick to crash his car in Section 1?

5. Why does the narrator claim they chose to write the novel in another person's voice?

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