2. The book addresses a group of young people commonly called ________________.
(a) The Beat Generation.
(b) Generation X.
(c) Yuppies.
(d) Hippies.

3. What branch of the service did Paul serve in during World War II?
(a) Navy.
(b) Army.
(c) Marines.
(d) Air Force.

4. Stofsky receives a letter from ___________________ from his Merchant Marine days.
(a) Jack Waters.
(b) Jack Dennison.
(c) Jack Morton.
(d) Jack Daniels.

5. While reading poetry, Stofsky wonders if he is having a wonderful experience or ___________________.
(a) is drunk.
(b) is unconscious.
(c) going crazy.
(d) is tripping.

6. Why does Kathryn not want to go to David's party?
(a) She has nothing to wear.
(b) She is not interested in anyone who will be there.
(c) She has to get up early the next day.
(d) She has to finish a report for work.

7. Kathryn feels that she is the one who ____________________ in the marriage.
(a) is more vested.
(b) loves the most.
(c) sacrifices the most.
(d) believes.

8. What advice did Arthur give Gene about his novel?
(a) He should send it to the publisher.
(b) He should abandon it.
(c) He should cut out part of it.
(d) He should make a couple of edits.

9. Each of the characters is searching for?
(a) Better jobs.
(b) True love.
(c) The key to their pasts.
(d) Something to believe in.

10. Who is Paul's wife?
(a) Addie.
(b) Kathryn.
(c) Sara.
(d) Joyce.

11. Which girl does Gene take away from the party?
(a) Bonnie.
(b) Georgia.
(c) Karen.
(d) Lauren.

12. Who is Bianca?
(a) Paul's sister-in-law.
(b) Gene's landlord.
(c) Christine's friend.
(d) Kathryn's sister.

13. Who is Doctor Krafft?
(a) Winnie's boyfriend.
(b) David's therapist.
(c) Bill's father.
(d) Paul's brother.

14. Why does Kathryn especially hate her job?
(a) The commute is too long.
(b) Her boss yells at her.
(c) She doesn't make much money.
(d) She is underutilized.

15. What is Paul and Kathryn's favorite restaurant?
(a) Villa Blanca.
(b) Olive Garden.
(c) The Athens.
(d) Meridien.