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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 80-82.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What name does Robert use the second time he addresses Margot directly within the narrative?
(a) Concession-stand girl.
(b) Candy perfume girl.
(c) Young scholar.
(d) Good girl.

2. What had been the name of Margot's childhood cat?
(a) Crackle.
(b) Pita.
(c) Tilly.
(d) Engineer.

3. What objects are spilling out of the cup holders in Robert's car?
(a) Ketchup packets.
(b) Candy wrappers.
(c) Cigarette butts.
(d) Used tissues.

4. When Margot first meets Robert, she sees a "tattoo peeking out of" (77) what article of his clothing?
(a) His shirt collar.
(b) His shirt sleeve.
(c) The leg of his shorts.
(d) His pant leg.

5. Margot meets Robert for the first time on what night of the week?
(a) Wednesday.
(b) Saturday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Thursday.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is said to be the most embarrassed person among the group who hears Robert's bad joke?

2. What type of jacket is Robert wearing when he and Margot meet at the market?

3. Margot and Robert correspond "nearly nonstop" (78) during the time Margot is home for what break?

4. In what area of town is Margot's workplace located?

5. The narrator states that before how many minutes have gone by on the drive to the theater, Margot becomes "wildly uncomfortable" (80)?

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