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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Joan hide from Arthur about her past?
(a) Father's address.
(b) Fear of heights.
(c) Weight loss.
(d) Love of coffee.

2. Who is Joan named after?
(a) Joan Crawford.
(b) Joan Rivers.
(c) Joan Black.
(d) Joan Didion.

3. What is the relationship between Sam and Marlene?
(a) They are cousins.
(b) They are husband and wife.
(c) They are brother and sister.
(d) They are lovers.

4. What does Joan believe about her marriage?
(a) Arthur is happier than other husbands.
(b) It is happier than most.
(c) It is just like her friends'.
(d) It is worse than most.

5. Who does Joan sees as she swims to shore?
(a) Royal Porcupine.
(b) Arthur.
(c) The police.
(d) A picnicking family.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Joan decide to move?

2. What is Arthur protesting in the park?

3. What does Joan buy in Rome?

4. What kind of swimmer does Joan's father say she is?

5. Who is near Joan's car when she returns from the post office in Terremoto?

(see the answer key)

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