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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I: Lispenard Street.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Willem's family members dies first?
(a) His mother.
(b) Hemming.
(c) His father.
(d) Sven.

2. After what event does Willem decide that he will never go home again?
(a) His father's death.
(b) Hemming's death.
(c) His mother's death.
(d) His college graduation.

3. The bulk of Jude's pain is located in what part of his body?
(a) His head.
(b) His legs.
(c) His neck.
(d) His back.

4. Whose parents own a house on Martha's Vineyard?
(a) Willem.
(b) Jude.
(c) Malcolm.
(d) JB.

5. In hopes of progressing in his career, JB gets a job as a receptionist at what kind of establishment?
(a) An art magazine office.
(b) A hair salon.
(c) A law office.
(d) A medical office.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Willem asserts that his parents had been "efficient and competent with Hemming," (53) but had not shown Hemming much of which emotion?

2. Malcolm has always loved which objects, ever since he was a little boy?

3. What is JB's full and legal first name?

4. Who is looking at an apartment on Lispenard Street in the novel's opening scene?

5. At what type of location had Hemming spent his days throughout his life?

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