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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In contrast to her lover, Brenda's husband feels as heavy as ______________________.
(a) a truck.
(b) a load of bricks.
(c) a wrecking ball.
(d) a ton of blankets.

2. Who does the narrator's mother blame for all of Flora's problems?
(a) Nurse Atkinson.
(b) Robert.
(c) Ellie.
(d) Flora.

3. Which of the following does NOT describe Brenda's relationship with Neil?
(a) They make no demands on each other.
(b) They enjoy taking risks.
(c) They are committed to each other.
(d) They meet in secret.

4. Brenda's lover tells her about a/an _______________ family which moved to his hometown.
(a) Italian.
(b) Croatian.
(c) French.
(d) German.

5. What kind of business does the man in #41 run?
(a) Local salt mines.
(b) Newspaper.
(c) Pharmacy.
(d) Law.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did the girl in #28 pay local boys to do?

2. Who does Almeda see slumped against her fence in the morning?

3. Where did Brenda's husband work before his accident?

4. Which of the following is NOT how the narrator thinks about Flora?

5. What is Almeda's last name?

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