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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7: "Late September"- Chapter 9: "January".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 9: "January," why does Frank throw the sugar glider down the toilet?
(a) He was trying to rescue it from drowning.
(b) He accidentally dropped it.
(c) He was too drunk to realize what he was doing.
(d) He did not want Cleo to find out he had killed it.

2. In Chapter 6: "Early September," what news does Cleo share during the lunch that causes a negative reaction from Peter?
(a) Her engagement to Frank.
(b) Her plans to travel abroad.
(c) Her decision to move to a new city.
(d) Her recent career success.

3. In Chapter 7: "Late September," why does tension arise between Cleo and Frank in the chapter's opening scene?
(a) Cleo suggests they extend their honeymoon by a few days.
(b) Frank decides to leave the hotel without Cleo.
(c) Cleo wants to take a bet, but Frank disapproves.
(d) Frank wants to go sightseeing, but Cleo prefers to stay in their room.

4. In Chapter 5: "Late August," how does Zoe feel about her own body and its responses, particularly in the context of sexuality?
(a) She considers her body to be defective and unresponsive.
(b) She believes her body is a source of physical pleasure.
(c) She thinks her body is a powerful source of validation.
(d) She feels completely at ease with her body.

5. In Chapter 5: "Late August," what is the group's main objective during the meeting in the chapter?
(a) To bond through open discussions and activities.
(b) To practice advanced yoga poses.
(c) To meditate in complete silence.
(d) o engage in sexual activities.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 5: "Late August," what is Zoe's initial attitude toward her participation in the meditation group?

2. In Chapter 7: "Late September," how does Cleo's walk through the town and her reunion with Frank relate to the chapter's central themes?

3. In Chapter 3: "July," why does Quentin consider the experience of taking an HIV test before attending the party to be relieving?

4. In Chapter 4: "Early August," what does the hot chocolate symbolize in the chapter?

5. In Chapter 3: "July," what theme is symbolically represented by Cleo's blue wedding dress?

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