My Education Quiz

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What, do you think, is the metaphoric meaning in Section 4 of the reference, in narration, to the small book of sonnets being left behind? (from 1992 - Section 4)

It represents how Regina is leaving her desperate desire for Brodeur behind.

It represents how Regina is leaving her dependence on alcohol behind.

It represents how Regina is leaving her painful experience of first love behind.

It represents how Regina is leaving her desire for Dutra behind.

What, do you think, is the main reason that Regina does what she does for Dutra and Martha? (from 2007 – Section 2)

She has come to recognize that the only way she can get both of them out of her life is to get them involved with each other.

She has come to recognize that the only way Martha will stop being a lesbian is for her to marry a man again.

She has come to recognize the value and importance of making other people happy, and not just herself.

She has come to recognize that the only way Joachim will have a stable father figure in his life is for Martha to marry Dutra.

What aspect of Brodeur's home, as described in 2007 - Section 2, is a particular contrast to that of the home he shared with Martha? (from 2007 – Section 2)

The absence of photographs: the home he shared with Martha was notable for it being crammed with family photos.

The presence of a photograph of Lucia: there was no sense, in the home he shared with Martha, that he cared for her that much.

The presence of photographs: the home he shared with Martha was notable for its absence of photos.

The absence of any books: there were shelves and shelves of books in the home he shared with Martha.

Where does Regina get the furniture in her apartment in Section 3? (from 1992 - Section 3, Part 2)

From Dutra and from Martha.

From the building's basement, and from Dutra.

From the building's basement, and from Marthan.

From the basement in Dutra's building, and from Martha.

What experiences might Regina have drawn on to write her successful book about a "young girl in the city"? (from 2007 – Section 1)

Her discoveries about love and relationships during her relationship with Laurence.

Her discoveries about love and relationships in her university years.

Her discoveries about love and relationships in her university years while living in New York.

Her discoveries about love and relationships while traveling the world with her mother.