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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which anniversary do Sid and Charity celebrate?
(a) 5th
(b) 10th
(c) 3rd
(d) 4th

2. How does Sally impress the guests?
(a) Singing solos at the piano
(b) Reading The Odyssey in Greek
(c) Reciting some of her own poetry
(d) Mixing drinks for everyone

3. Who is Sally?
(a) Larry's sister
(b) Larry's wife
(c) Sid's ex-wife
(d) Sid's wife

4. What element of foreshadowing does the author provide in this chapter?
(a) Sally does not feel well during the party
(b) Larry has a missed phone call
(c) Larry has a terrible migraine
(d) Sid breaks his shoelace

5. Why is Charity so amazed by Larry and Sally?
(a) They have a beautiful apartment
(b) They can speak several languages
(c) They put themselves through college
(d) They are models

Short Answer Questions

1. What literary technique does the author use in Chapter 2?

2. What year is it when the novel opens?

3. What do Sally and Larry do after hearing the good news?

4. What was Sid's area of study before switching to English?

5. Why do Sally and Charity want to turn the boat back toward shore?

(see the answer key)

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