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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Jana tells Kimiko “Kids don’t want successful moms. They want moms who want to be moms” (261). The reader can draw links to any number of mothers in the novel, but of whom is Jana thinking? (from Part IV (pages 247-283))

Catherine, Daphne, and herself.

Kimiko, Clara, and Jack.

Brit, Daniel, and their absent mothers.

Daphne and her unknown birth mother.

2.

Why is Henry so angry when Kimiko offers to get him a Vicodin? (from Part IV (pages 247-283))

He has not yet allowed himself to prioritize his pain over his art.

He blames Kimiko for the conflicting desires he cannot reconcile.

He feels guilty for suffering for his art and not allowing her to pursue hers.

He feels Kimiko is encouraging him to end his career.

3.

Why does Henry react with hurt and fear when he finds Daniel and Laurent in Jana’s room? (from Part II (pages 119-140))

He believes they want Laurent to replace him.

He is too drunk to think clearly.

He feels left out.

He worries Daniel will tell his secrets.

4.

Why is it telling that Brit knows what Jana likes to drink? (from Part I (pages 36-78))

The quartet members spend so much time in physical and emotional proximity that they know the smallest details about each other.

Brit is more observant than any of the other four quartet members.

The quartet bonds best when they are drunk and let their inhibitions fall away.

Brit and Jana have very little in common, but they share a drink preference.

5.

What image in Julia St. John’s speech sparks Henry’s renewed realization of how deeply he loves his quartet members? (from Part IV (pages 247-283))

The musical connection as extra-human.

Artists as stalks of corn growing up together.

The quartet as an all-encompassing entity stretching from land to sky.

The musical ensemble as a commune.

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