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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did the narrator keep on his bedroom wall to keep track of the war?
(a) A flag.
(b) A wartime list.
(c) A poster.
(d) A map.

2. What does the narrator suggest Swede's manner in kissing Merry when returning from the seaside cottage did to her?
(a) Killed her.
(b) Ruined her.
(c) Harmed her.
(d) Saddened her.

3. What is the narrator especially fascinated by in regard to his ability to remember his childhood?
(a) How long ago it was.
(b) How much he misses it.
(c) The depth of detail.
(d) How fond he is of the memories.

4. Who is the man that pays alimony for two marriages at Nathan's class reunion?
(a) Bill Orcutt.
(b) Ira Posner.
(c) Shelly Salzman.
(d) Marvin Lieb.

5. What does one of Merry's doctors suggest it is easier for her to do than to face the high pressure of perfection?
(a) Cry.
(b) Stutter.
(c) Hide.
(d) Lisp.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Nathan as he prepares a speech for his high school reunion in the book?

2. Swede's healthy self-image changes so that he senses his life is what in Chapter 3?

3. Where does Rita first visit Swede in the book?

4. What does Nathan's old girlfriend that he runs into at the reunion tell him she regrets never letting him do?

5. What is the name of Dawn's doctor who gave her the facelift?

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