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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Catherine now understand about her mother?
(a) How isolated she felt when she gave birth.
(b) Why she would tell her the stories she did.
(c) How strong her mother was.
(d) How much pain she was in.

2. How much money does Catherine say she will get for the composition she is working on called Vernicle?
(a) $200.
(b) $2,000.
(c) $20.
(d) $20,000.

3. How does Catherine feel when she wakes up at four thirty the morning after her father's funeral?
(a) Angry.
(b) In a panic.
(c) Confused.
(d) Resigned.

4. What does Catherine take with her when she goes to take a nap?
(a) Her father's shirt.
(b) A sheet of music.
(c) A hot water bottle.
(d) A picture of Anna.

5. Why aren't Catherine and Liz able to study the geography of the island?
(a) Their agendas.
(b) The weather.
(c) Not enough money.
(d) Too drunk to do the work.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Catherine's mother notice and ask her about when she wakes her up?

2. Where does Catherine stop on the way to Miss Bingham's house?

3. How did Catherine's father die?

4. Why does Catherine wonder if she should pray?

5. Why can't Miss Bingham play the piano anymore?

(see the answer key)

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