A Gate at the Stairs Quiz

Lorrie Moore

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Gunny talk to Tassie about the possibility of enlisting? (from Chapters 1-2)

She has a friend in the military.

He knows she will tell him to enlist.

He values her opinion.

He knows she will tell him not to enlist.

2.

Why does Sarah get into an altercation over a parking space? (from Chapter 3)

She thinks the other person started it.

She wants to demonstrate her superiority.

She likes to provoke people.

The rental company will assume responsibility.

3.

Why does the conversation between Sarah and Tassie become random?" (from Chapters 1-2)

Because they are nervous around each other.

Because they are not paying attention to each other.

Because they do not have anything in common.

Because they are making conversation.

4.

Why did Edward leave Gabriel on the turnpike? (from Chapter 5)

To punish him.

To show his power.

To get rid of him.

To hurt Sarah.

5.

Why does Tassie's mother call the Christmas tree the Hanukah Hemlock? (from Chapters 1-2)

Because she is Jewish.

Because she hates Christmas.

Because she is agnostic.

Because it irritates Gunny when she does.

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