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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many years had Swede's daughter been in hiding according to Jerry in Chapter 3?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Fifteen.

3. What is Rita's last name in the book?
(a) Salzman.
(b) Davis.
(c) Cohen.
(d) Dwyer.

4. What does Swede realize Merry is in after he admits she has destroyed herself?
(a) Denial.
(b) Deep depression.
(c) Psychosis.
(d) A world of hate.

5. What does Swede's daughter do to the local post office and general store as a radical stunt?
(a) Bulldozes it.
(b) Bombs it.
(c) Robs it.
(d) Sets it on fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of business of Dawn's had Swede sold a year after Merry's disappearance?

2. Whom does Swede feel are delighted with the outcome of corrupted children?

3. Whom is Lou ashamed of because this person keeps getting divorced?

4. How tall is Merry?

5. What are both Swede and Merry described as being when they are returning from a seaside cottage in Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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