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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Pages 89 - 113.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Merry stop doing as a teen in regards to hygiene?
(a) Washing her hair.
(b) Brushing her teeth.
(c) Changing her clothes.
(d) Taking a bath.

2. What did Swede's grandfather manufacture?
(a) Coats.
(b) Ladies' glove.
(c) Mufflers.
(d) Cars.

3. What does the narrator say Jerry is accustomed to being in Chapter 3?
(a) Demanding attention.
(b) Being listened to.
(c) Being ignored.
(d) Having his way.

4. What is the name of the family that Merry says she stays with when visiting New York in Chapter 3?
(a) Levov.
(b) Orcutt.
(c) Umanoff.
(d) Helpern.

5. How are Swede's features described in Chapter 1?
(a) Brooding.
(b) Gentile.
(c) Dark.
(d) Ugly.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state did Swede grow up?

2. What kind of cancer did Nathan suffer from?

3. What does the narrator suggest Swede's manner in kissing Merry when returning from the seaside cottage did to her?

4. What does the narrator believe the tribute to Swede's father was a cover to hide?

5. What is the name of Nathan's old girlfriend that he runs into at his reunion?

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