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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapter 19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What fills the bookshelves in the study at Aldred's parent's house?
(a) Books Aldred read as a youth.
(b) Books written by Oliver.
(c) Books Aldred read during the war.
(d) Books written by Aldred.

2. Who asks Aldred about his name?
(a) Melba.
(b) Ginger.
(c) Helen and Benedict.
(d) Barry.

3. What is Peter doing while Aldred is out on a long walk by himself?
(a) Reading a book.
(b) Looking for a new place to live.
(c) Working in the office.
(d) Listening to music.

4. What about Benedict seems to improve, even as his health fails?
(a) His writing ability.
(b) His ability to sleep.
(c) His mental capacities.
(d) His intuition.

5. Who is Iris?
(a) Aldred's ex-wife.
(b) Aldred's mother.
(c) Aldred's Japanese tutor.
(d) Aldred's sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Peter decide to do with the dying child?

2. Why does Lionello's law business suffer?

3. Why does Aldred spend two years walking across China?

4. How does Aldred describe Gigliola?

5. What does Aldred believe literature does for Helen and Benedict?

(see the answer key)

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