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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Mistakes Were Made.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Patty's autobiography is written in what person?
(a) Third person.
(b) First person.
(c) Second person.
(d) A blend of narrative voices.

2. Patty does not like talking about whom?
(a) Her husband.
(b) Her children.
(c) Her friends.
(d) Her parents.

3. What is the name of Richard's roommate in "Mistakes Were Made"?
(a) Walter Berglund.
(b) Vin Haven.
(c) Ethan Post.
(d) Seth Paulsen.

4. In "Good Neighbors," Patty is one of the few what in the neighborhood?
(a) Wives.
(b) Stay-at-home moms.
(c) Athletes.
(d) Women.

5. Following this time at the lake in "Mistakes Were Made," Walter takes a job where?
(a) New York.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) West Virginia.
(d) Minnesota.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the song that Walter wants Richard to write in "Mistakes Were Made"?

2. What does Patty like best about Walter in "Mistakes Were Made"?

3. Growing up, Walter was responsible for doing what around the motel?

4. In "Mistakes Were Made," Walter believes the movie he and Patty see is a parable for those who join the fight against what?

5. What is the name of Patty's father?

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