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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the protagonist realize it is not his grandmother waiting for him?
(a) When he hears Kathleen's voice.
(b) When he remembers his grandmother is dead.
(c) When the stranger walks in the room.
(d) When the doctor mentions Kathleen by name.

2. When does he stop her?
(a) Before she can say that she has loved him since the day they met.
(b) Before she can leave.
(c) Before she can say why she does not love him.
(d) Before she can say any more hurtful words.

3. What does Gyula let himself do in the water?
(a) Splash.
(b) Swallow water.
(c) Sink.
(d) Float.

4. To whom does the protagonist tell this story?
(a) Kathleen.
(b) Haline.
(c) The doctor.
(d) Shimon.

5. What experience does the stranger relate to him?
(a) When he found himself staring at the sea.
(b) When he first learned to dance.
(c) When he had his bar mitzvah.
(d) When he jumped into the water.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Kathleen determined to see?

2. What does the patient finally do?

3. What does the protagonist want to say to the doctor?

4. To whom does he run?

5. Where does his mind wander?

(see the answer key)

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