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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II: Twenty Questions and Chapter III: Takeoff Speed.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what city does Noah currently live?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) Boston.
(c) Chicago.
(d) New York City.

2. Under what type of tree did Noah and Fernande scatter Victor's ashes?
(a) Elm.
(b) Madrona.
(c) Oak.
(d) Cherry.

3. To what object does Donoghue compare Noah in terms of his parents' treatment of him during childhood?
(a) A beanbag.
(b) A frisbee.
(c) A champagne flute.
(d) A hula hoop.

4. Noah tells Michael in Chapter II: Twenty Questions that he has never "had more than" (57) how many cigarettes per day?
(a) 20.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 7.

5. To how many years of prison was Amber sentenced when she took a plea?
(a) 5.
(b) 10.
(c) 15.
(d) 3.

Short Answer Questions

1. Noah and Joan were married for "not-quite" (13) how many years before her death?

2. How many years had Noah and his father Marc been apart before Margot sent Noah to New York City to live with Marc?

3. What is NOT a piece of advice Rosa gives to Noah about Michael as she leaves his apartment in Chapter II: Twenty Questions?

4. What town does Noah tell Michael has been "tossed back and forth between France and Italy for centuries" (71)?

5. How many hours forward does Noah set his watch when he and Michael arrive in France?

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