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Questions 1-5 of 25:

In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" where does the family go on their outing? (from 369-492)

A barbecue.

The movies.

Church.

Hiking.

In "The Second Tree From the Corner," what makes Mr. Trexler happy? (from 211-294)

Exercising.

Knowing he doesn't want the same things as the doctor.

French fries.

Feeling the sun in his face.

In "Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been?" what is Connie doing when Arnold shows up? (from 369-492)

Listening to the radio.

Doing the dishes.

Taking a bath.

Sleeping.

In "The Key" where does Bessie fall asleep? (from 493-564)

The alley.

The hallway.

On the steps of a church.

A motel room.

Who wrote "The Resemblance Between a Violin Case and a Coffin"? (from 295-368)

Augusten Burroughs.

Bob Hope.

Ernest Hemingway.

Tennessee Williams.

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