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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the grocery store that Martha could go to located in relation to her home?
(a) The shopping center up the road.
(b) Across the street.
(c) The school.
(d) The lobby.

2. What does Martha have to do in addition to taking courses in order to get her PhD?
(a) Write a research paper.
(b) Work in financial aid.
(c) Teach a course.
(d) Work at the library.

3. Where does Martha go shopping for clothing that is heavier and less form fitting?
(a) Chicago.
(b) New Hampshire.
(c) Providence.
(d) Boston.

4. At what age was Adam unable to speak, as told in the story at the start of the book?
(a) Three.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

5. What did Martha think people would question if she told others about her pregnancy where she worked?
(a) Commitment.
(b) Her treatment plan.
(c) Health.
(d) Sanity.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to the rescue of Martha when she realizes the state she is in?

2. What causes John to swerve when he is driving back from a vacation with the family?

3. Where does John have to fly to every few weeks for his job in order to support the family?

4. What kind of person was Martha interviewing for her dissertation, a person who gave her insight into her son?

5. What is the name of the other child that is frequently mentioned in this story?

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