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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money does Rita keep from Merry that was from Swede?
(a) $10,000.
(b) $1,000.
(c) $5,000.
(d) $15,000.

2. Which of the following words does the narrator not use to describe the post-war energy of his neighborhood in Chapter 2?
(a) Optimistic.
(b) Vibrant.
(c) Nervous.
(d) Forward looking.

3. What does Merry have a veil made of when Swede finds her in Chapter 5?
(a) Nylon stocking.
(b) Lace.
(c) Plastic.
(d) Paper.

4. What does Swede's athletic performance help his community forget about?
(a) The war.
(b) The plague.
(c) Their debt.
(d) Death.

5. Why are the Orcutts and other couples over at Swede's home in Chapter 7?
(a) Thanksgiving.
(b) A Christmas party.
(c) For dinner.
(d) A funeral.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Whom does Jerry not say Swede had to live with that caused pressure on him when talking to Nathan at the class reunion?

4. What does Marcia remark has changed since Lou's time in Chapter 8?

5. What does Swede wonder is connected with his preoccupations regarding Merry at the end of Chapter 4?

(see the answer key)

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