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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Part 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who told Chick Benetto she was sorry he did not get a chance to say good-bye before his mother died?
(a) His sister.
(b) His wife.
(c) His fourteen year old daughter.
(d) His ten year old son.

2. What does Posey remind Chick to do as he eats?
(a) Eat less.
(b) Eat slower.
(c) Eat faster.
(d) Eat more.

3. During a night of heavy drinking, where does Chick decide to go?
(a) Boston, his wife's hometown.
(b) Pepperville Beach, his hometown.
(c) Los Angeles, his sister's home.
(d) New York, his daughter's home.

4. What meal that Posey makes does Len Benetto often complain she cannot make properly?
(a) Spaghetti.
(b) Ziti.
(c) Fettuccini.
(d) Macaroni.

5. What did the narrator stop to do on the way back to the airport in the Introduction?
(a) Get some coffee.
(b) Visit the beach.
(c) Buy an ice cream.
(d) Have lunch.

Short Answer Questions

1. In section 1, from what object does Chick decide to jump?

2. How late for work was Chick on the Monday morning after receiving the evidence of the family event he missed?

3. What does Chick intend to do once he arrives at his destination in Section 2: Part 1?

4. Why did Chick and his sister have trouble accepting that their parents were going to get divorced?

5. What does the narrator see that draws her to the place where she will meet the main character of the novel?

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