2. Why does Annie offer to babysit for Goldie?
(a) To prepare for the baby.
(b) To get a break from arguing with Carl.
(c) To help her friend.
(d) To earn money.

3. Who refers Carl to a home store where he buys a carriage?
(a) The coach.
(b) Annie's doctor.
(c) The dean.
(d) The grocer.

4. Why does Carl start smoking a pipe?
(a) To look older.
(b) To save money.
(c) To relieve stress.
(d) To please Annie.

5. Who does Carl discuss making large purchases with in Chapter 21?
(a) No one.
(b) The dean.
(c) Annie.
(d) The coach.

6. How does Annie's mother respond when Annie asks for support during the pregnancy?
(a) She sends a check.
(b) She offers to move to Lodin.
(c) She doesn't give any.
(d) She sends Annie a train ticket.

7. How does Annie feel when she watches Carl play with Les?
(a) Indifferent.
(b) Proud.
(c) Sad.
(d) Confused.

8. What can Carl do while working at the rare book room?
(a) Sleep.
(b) Write his own book.
(c) Find books for Annie.
(d) Study.

9. Why does Aggie warn Annie against forming a friendship with Goldie?
(a) She lies.
(b) She lives with her boyfriend.
(c) She disappears sometimes.
(d) She steals.

10. During Annie's first gynecological exam, what is the doctor's only concern?
(a) Her attitude.
(b) Her narrow pelvis.
(c) Her pain tolerance.
(d) Her financial situation.

11. What makes Carl not want to apply for a job at the lamp factory?
(a) The hours are long.
(b) Only women work there.
(c) The pay is meager.
(d) It's demeaning work.

12. Why does Carl debate having more children with Annie?
(a) The possibility that they will move around a lot.
(b) The trama it put Annie through.
(c) The financial strain.
(d) The work.

13. How does Annie describe her summer in Chapter 16?
(a) Slow.
(b) Fun.
(c) Fast.
(d) Boring.

14. Who gives Carl food in Chapter 17?
(a) The grocer.
(b) The dean.
(c) A restaurant owner.
(d) A farmer.

15. When Annie buys a carriage, what does Carl think?
(a) That it's too girly.
(b) That it's too big.
(c) That it's a waste of money.
(d) That it's a good buy.