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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What kind of job has John been doing which takes him away from his family more often than he might like?
(a) Merchant sailor.
(b) Consulting.
(c) News reporter.
(d) Doctor.

2. How old was the girl that pulled out of daycare at the last minute, one of many happy coincidences for the Becks?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 6 months.
(d) 18 months.

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

4. What is the name of the other child that is frequently mentioned in this story?
(a) Julie.
(b) Katie.
(c) Mildred.
(d) Anna.

5. How many degrees from Harvard does Martha hold, according to her account in the book?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) One.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the major problem that occurred when Martha was home alone with Katie?

2. Who does Martha forget about after getting to a safe place during the fire?

3. What is the area that explodes, causing a fire in the Beck's apartment building?

4. What happens in Martha's gender seminar that causes others to find out she is pregnant?

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

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