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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the main character going to Ireland?
(a) To visit her new nephew.
(b) For a vacation.
(c) Her father's funeral.
(d) To play a concert.

2. Why does Catherine hate winter?
(a) Dave seems to always be drunk.
(b) The lack of sunshine depresses her.
(c) She cannot get outside as much.
(d) It reminds her of her mother and father.

3. What does walking on the beach with Anna remind Catherine about in regards to her students?
(a) How writing music makes her feel.
(b) The sound of the water beating the shore.
(c) The time interval of the tides.
(d) What might happen if she gives up her music.

4. Why were some of the buildings in Catherine's town boarded up?
(a) A flood had ravaged the town.
(b) The major business in the town had left and so had many people.
(c) There was high unemployment.
(d) There was a bombing.

5. How does Catherine describes Dave's action of not showing up to pick her up from the airport after having Anna?
(a) Defeating.
(b) Surprising.
(c) Unusual.
(d) Typical.

Short Answer Questions

1. Catherine comes to realize that for her a car is a what?

2. Why does Catherine think Janet is making small talk with Catherine?

3. Who are many of Catherine's memories tied to?

4. What does Catherine decide will save her?

5. When they get back to the pub after the funeral, what is Catherine overwhelmed with a desire to do?

(see the answer key)

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