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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is David a little slow to recognize Lucy when she comes out to greet him in Chapter 7?
(a) She has gained weight.
(b) She is dressed like a man.
(c) Her hair has turned completely grey.
(d) She has cut her hair.

2. Who describes taking a liking to poetry being like falling in love?
(a) Melanie.
(b) Byron.
(c) David.
(d) Adrienne Rich.

3. Who is Petrus?
(a) Lucy's cat.
(b) A woman who lives in Lucy's house.
(c) Lucy's neighbor.
(d) Lucy's helper with the gardening.

4. What is the town in which Lucy lives?
(a) Kenton
(b) Oudtshoorn
(c) Salem.
(d) Cape Town.

5. Which person confesses a strong liking for the poetry of Adrienne Rich and Toni Morrison?
(a) Adrienne Rich.
(b) David.
(c) Byron.
(d) Melanie.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Helen?

2. Before David visits his daughter, his ex-wife calls him with news. What is this news?

3. Where does David have the opportunity to observe Melanie without her knowing?

4. When the unwelcome guest comes to David's class, he correctly answers a question in one word. What is the answer?

5. On the night after David's day at the clinic when David cannot sleep, what does he do?

(see the answer key)

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