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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Preface, what liberty does Jeremy report that he takes in his book?
(a) He writes about his dead parents.
(b) He recounts certain conversations.
(c) He explains his affair with another woman.
(d) He describes his home life with Jenny.

2. What was Bernard's profession?
(a) An entomologist.
(b) A politician.
(c) A veterinarian.
(d) A medical doctor.

3. What did Jeremy do for Sally?
(a) He gave her meals.
(b) He played with and looked after her.
(c) He took her away from her parents.
(d) He took her to school every day.

4. Why did Bernard entertain in restaurants?
(a) He was a public figure.
(b) He was a chef.
(c) He was a television personality.
(d) He loved to eat.

5. To whom does Jeremy dedicate his memoir?
(a) His niece, Sally, and his sister, Jean.
(b) The parents he spent many hours with.
(c) His wife, Jenny, and his niece, Sally.
(d) His parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Jeremy persist in his friendship with his in-laws?

2. What is happening in Jean and Harper's relationship?

3. What did Harper do for a living?

4. How often did Jenny and her brothers see their parents?

5. How old is Jeremy's niece at the beginning of the story?

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