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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Catherine tell her mother she is working on a mass?
(a) Because of the structure and form of it.
(b) Because of the religious significance.
(c) Because of her father's death.
(d) Because of her depression.

2. What does Catherine do after the funeral when they get back to the house?
(a) Hovers over her mother making sure she is okay.
(b) Goes upstairs to take a nap.
(c) Sits in the corner drinking tea.
(d) Puts out the food and drinks for the many visitors.

3. Why does Catherine's mother want them to go to the graveyard the day after her father was buried?
(a) She needs to check and maker sure that things are okay with him.
(b) She said they didn't have a chance to pray because too much was going on.
(c) She wants to gather up the cards.
(d) She cannot let go and needs to visit him.

4. What does Catherine decide will save her?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Her positive thoughts.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Her work.

5. Which of the following is the main character of this novel?
(a) Catherine.
(b) Anna.
(c) Geraldine.
(d) Georg.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following was one of the changes Catherine noticed to her house?

2. What does Catherine's mother say about her after learning she had a child?

3. Why does Catherine ring the bell to get in her house?

4. What does Catherine look for as she rides through her hometown?

5. What do Catherine and her mother talk about as they drink brandy?

(see the answer key)

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