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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Park Slope, 1961-1963, Catalog items 55-62, pages 122-149.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What emotion did Lillian’s face show, when Ken asked her to move to Brooklyn with him?
(a) Joy.
(b) Exhaustion.
(c) Resignation.
(d) Gratitude.

2. Why did Lillian stop photographing outside?
(a) A prolonged period of rain
(b) Samantha would fuss.
(c) She was tired all the time.
(d) The weather turned cold.

3. How does Deborah recall her time living with Lillian?
(a) A slog.
(b) An in-between time.
(c) A torment.
(d) A golden age.

4. Who is the narrator of the exhibition catalog that comprises the novel?
(a) Franny Panic.
(b) Samantha Preston.
(c) Lillian Preston.
(d) Sam Decker.

5. What does Samantha say Item #60, Hands, resembles?
(a) The Mona Lisa.
(b) The Sistine Chapel ceiling.
(c) The Last Supper.
(d) The Girl with the Pearl Earring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Grete’s ethnicity?

2. How does Lillian characterize Mr. Janovic?

3. How old was Samantha when Ken started to want kids of his own with Lillian?

4. What effect would the image of Mommy is Sick have on the narrator?

5. How does Lillian characterize Grete’s personality?

(see the answer key)

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