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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What year is it in the story as Part2: Chapter 1 begins?
(a) 1938
(b) 1962
(c) 1972
(d) 1945

3. What does Larry do in his spare time?
(a) Reads voraciously
(b) Writes short stories
(c) Builds furniture
(d) Paints

4. What good news comes for Sally and Larry?
(a) They have bought a new house
(b) Larry's book is to be published in the fall
(c) Larry gets a big raise
(d) They are having twins

5. Who has a birthday party at the beginning of Part 2: Chapter 2?
(a) Sid
(b) Lang and David
(c) Larry
(d) Charity

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Larry hang on the wall?

2. What is the name of Sid and Charity's firstborn child?

3. What year is it when the novel opens?

4. Where do the Langs and the Morgans go after their afternoon classes?

5. In what month does Part 1: Chapter 8 begin?

(see the answer key)

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