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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of classes did one of the potential applicants for Margaret's roommate did the woman want to hold in the house?
(a) Lamaze classes.
(b) A poetry class.
(c) Bible classes.
(d) Book club gatherings.

2. What did Peter tell Wanda he needed to do with his life that led to their separation, as Wanda explains it in chapter 2?
(a) He needed to have time to find himself.
(b) He needed to spend time with his family.
(c) He needed to simplify his life.
(d) He needed to concentrate on his work.

3. What is unique about the group of women Striker sees in the bowling alley in chapter 20?
(a) They are all school age.
(b) They are all elderly.
(c) They are all mothers.
(d) They are all drunk.

4. Who shows Striker where to find Irma's hair dye kit in chapter 21?
(a) Sammy.
(b) Rudy.
(c) Maurice.
(d) Lucie.

5. What does Michael, aka Striker, hope to draw on to get work in Seattle?
(a) His willingness to do the grunt work.
(b) His knowledge of Yeats.
(c) His frequent moves around the country.
(d) His experience in bowling alleys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Striker mark N/A on his job application in chapter 20?

2. Over what business does Gina live in chapter 19?

3. Who does Margaret think Wanda is buttering up with her constant compliments on the decor in the house in chapter 2?

4. What point of view does the author use in chapter 18?

5. Who offers to help Michael and Gina with baby Wanda?

(see the answer key)

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