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Little Earthquakes | Quiz

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Little Earthquakes | Quiz

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1)

Who is Ayinde's mother looking for when they arrive at the photo shoot? (from August Ayinde)

Richard.
Julian.
Ayinde.
The nanny.
2)

What do Kelly's sisters tell her? (from February Kelly)

That they never did like Steve.
To tell Steve she is sorry.
To move in with them.
That she is right.
3)

What does Becky offer Lia at the beginning of "September Lia?" (from September Lia)

A job at Mas.
A place to stay.
Lunch.
To hold Ava.
4)

Mimi offers to watch Ava so that Becky can do something. What is it? (from September Becky)

Take a shower.
Take a nap.
Eat something.
Go to the market.
5)

How does Steve think he and Kelly can pay the bills without him having a job? (from October Kelly)

He knows he has to get a job.
Borrow money from their parents.
With their savings.
Kelly can work.
6)

Ayinde tells the friends that she and Richard will be appearing on what television show? (from November Lia)

Oprah.
60 Minutes.
20/20.
The news.
7)

Who does Kelly call for support in "February Kelly"? (from February Kelly)

Becky.
Ayinde.
Lia.
Her sister.
8)

While the friends are at the park, Lia notices something about Oliver. What does Lia notice about Oliver? (from March Lia)

That he has lost weight.
That he looks like his dad.
That he is growing up, becoming a little boy.
That he has his first tooth.
9)

What does Ayinde say to Richard after she finds out he has cheated on her and she has had time to calm down? (from October Ayinde)

"Has it happened before?"
"How could you?"
"I want you to leave."
Nothing. She finds she has nothing to say.
10)

Where does Lia go to get help in "September Lia"? (from September Lia)

To her mom.
To Sam.
To a grief support group.
To church.
11)

Once home from the music class in "January Kelly," Kelly is awakened by a phone call. Who is this phone call from? (from January Kelly)

Amy, a news reporter.
Steve.
Ayinde.
Elizabeth, her boss.
12)

When Kelly returns from changing Oliver, she finds a mix-up. They are missing something. What is it? (from December Kelly)

Napkins.
Plates.
Food.
Entertainment.
13)

Who does Steve think should care for Oliver while Kelly works? (from October Kelly)

Becky.
Himself.
Lia.
Ayinde.
14)

How does Lia expect Sam to feel toward her? (from February Lia)

Angry.
Happy.
Jealous.
In love.
15)

What does Mimi feed Ava when she first arrives at Becky and Andrew's home? (from September Becky)

Cereal.
A bottle.
Baby food.
A muffin.
16)

Why did Helen tell Lia that she made her keep the Strawberry Shortcake comforter? (from January Lia)

It was so expensive.
She knew she liked it so much.
She had begged for it.
It was the only thing her father ever gave her.
17)

What sign does Lia give Sam to show him how she feels? (from February Lia)

Meets him at the airport.
None of the above.
Candy.
Flowers.
18)

While in the hospital with Julian to check his heart murmur, which of the friends comforts Ayinde while she cries? (from December Ayinde)

All answers are correct.
Becky.
Lia.
Kelly.
19)

Of whom is Andrew speaking when he says, "Fine, disown us, we're better off without her"? (from February Becky)

Lia.
Mimi.
Kelly.
Ayinde.
20)

Why are the friends gathered at the park in "March Lia"? (from March Lia)

To celebrate their friendship.
To say goodbye to Lia.
For Ayinde's birthday.
For Becky to tell them she is pregnant.
21)

When Ayinde goes looking for Richard to talk with him, where does she find him? (from October Ayinde)

Sitting in the nursery.
On the couch.
At the park.
Laying in the dark in their bed.
22)

As "January Lia" ends, what is Lia doing? (from January Lia)

Making a phone call.
Crying.
Working.
Typing an email.
23)

When Kelly returns home from the coffee shop in "December Kelly," she finds that Steve isn't home. When she calls him, where does she find that he is? (from December Kelly)

The park.
The grocery store.
Stuck in traffic.
Looking for a job.
24)

At the end of "January Lia," what shows that Lia and Helen are beginning to heal their relationship? (from January Lia)

They hug.
They tell each other they love one another.
Lia grabs her mother's hand.
They are laughing together.
25)

What does the early morning caller tell Becky and Andrew? (from September Becky)

She is coming to stay for awhile.
She wants them to come for dinner.
She is sick.
She was just calling to chat.
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