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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 14: "April" - Chapter 17: "January".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what does Frank claim he wished for regarding his mother?
(a) He wished his mother would die.
(b) He wished his mother would acknowledge him.
(c) He wished his mother would be proud of him.
(d) He wished his mother would leave him alone.

2. In Chapter 8: "October," why do Cleo and Frank decide to go for a drink after their meeting with the client?
(a) To avoid the upcoming office party.
(b) To discuss their personal lives.
(c) To celebrate a successful business deal.
(d) To relax and unwind after a tense meeting.

3. In Chapter 17: "January," how do starlings maintain their formation in a murmuration?
(a) By using advanced technology.
(b) By having a designated leader.
(c) By being aware of all the other birds.
(d) By random chance.

4. In Chapter 9: "January," what does Cleo create for the protest?
(a) A sign that reads, "Make Art Not Debt!"
(b) A mural of her pet sugar glider.
(c) A sculpture of Frank.
(d) A banner that says, "I Love South Africa."

5. In Chapter 13: "Late March," what is the ultimate impasse reached during the argument between Frank and Cleo?
(a) They agree to seek therapy.
(b) They cannot agree on who had a more challenging past.
(c) They decide to separate.
(d) They realize they have both had difficult childhoods.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 8: "October," what is the immediate effect of Frank's mistaken introduction on Cleo?

2. In Chapter 12: "Still March," how does Santiago reflect on the hunger for connection in the lives of the characters?

3. In Chapter 5: "Late August," what is Zoe's emotional state during the exercise where she shares her feelings?

4. In Chapter 10: "February," what does Anders contemplate when he looks at the oil painting by Cleo?

5. In Chapter 2: "June," how does Cleo respond to the tension between her and Zoe during the wedding dinner?

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