2. What has Mr. Bentwood noticed about his neighborhood at the beginning of the book?
(a) A few men have died.
(b) Many neighbors are away on vacation.
(c) Some houses have been sold.
(d) Younger people are moving in.

3. What word did Sophie use to describe Otto when she returned home from her outing with Charlie?
(a) Responsible.
(b) Ready.
(c) Reasonable.
(d) Reprehensible.

4. What kind of problem does Francis have?
(a) Business.
(b) Marital.
(c) Transportational.
(d) Citizenship.

5. How does Otto feel about Francis?
(a) He hates him.
(b) He is confused by him.
(c) He likes him.
(d) He does not trust him.

6. Who does Francis go to with his problems?
(a) Otto.
(b) Sophie.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Myron.

7. Why did Sophie eventually tell her husband about the bite wound?
(a) She worries about it.
(b) She feels bad hiding it.
(c) It gets painful.
(d) He sees it.

8. What big secret does Sophie confide in Charlie about?
(a) Her bite wound is getting worse.
(b) She once cheated on Otto.
(c) Otto is very sick.
(d) She is pregnant.

9. Who did Otto plan to call the next time he sees the cat?
(a) The dog collector.
(b) Mike Holstein.
(c) The pound.
(d) The ASPCA.

10. What is the name of Mr. Bentwood's business partner?
(a) Cameron.
(b) Carl.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Christopher.

11. What is Sophie overwhelmed by when she touches Francis?
(a) Want.
(b) Guilt.
(c) Anger.
(d) Emotions.

12. What was Sophie doing when the cat bit her?
(a) Petting it.
(b) Feeding it.
(c) Kicking it.
(d) Talking to it.

13. Who tells Sophie that her wound is nothing to worry about at the Holsteins' house?
(a) Otto.
(b) Mr. Holstein.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Mrs. Holstein.

14. Where does Charlie get into a public argument?
(a) A park.
(b) A bar.
(c) A courthouse.
(d) A market.

15. Who does Sophie blame for being bitten by the cat?
(a) Otto.
(b) The cat.
(c) Herself.
(d) The maid.