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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Part 4 (pp. 52-68).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Section 1: Part 1", how does the narrator describe the deaths of people he knows?
(a) As a burden he carries on his back.
(b) As a series of falling trees.
(c) As a wrecked ship.
(d) As a hole in the ground.

2. Why does the narrator assume that Miss Vavasour cries herself to sleep?
(a) Because of a rumor Colonel told him.
(b) Because of the look of her eyes.
(c) Because of the sounds that come from her room.
(d) Because of her prayers.

3. Who is the narrator reminded of because of his dream in "Section 1: Part 2"?
(a) Mrs. Grace.
(b) Mr. Grace.
(c) Anna.
(d) Chloe Grace.

4. Where does the narrator say he took his daughter for tea after leaving the farm in "Section 1: Part 3"?
(a) His house.
(b) A museum.
(c) A restaurant.
(d) A hotel.

5. In the narrator's dream in "Section 1: Part 2", where does he travel?
(a) Along a river bank.
(b) A country road.
(c) In a city.
(d) A forest.

Short Answer Questions

1. Overall, how does the narrator describe his feelings for Avril?

2. What does the narrator struggle to write?

3. Who does Claire blame for breaking up her relationship in "Section 1: Part 3"?

4. In "Section 1: Part 4", what animal does the narrator compare Myles to?

5. What does the narrator say he remembers most about the dairy farmer?

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