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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The selfish ___________ of the 1980s causes many of the peace lovers to take their own lives since they see no other way out.
(a) Peace.
(b) Materialism.
(c) Families.
(d) Slogans.

2. What do the brothers not do with their father as they seem to think this is unmanly, even in the circumstances?
(a) Kiss him.
(b) Cry around him.
(c) Hug him.
(d) Talk to him.

3. What is NOT one of the names of the children who are described and followed in this book?
(a) Randy.
(b) Ben.
(c) Jen.
(d) Tom.

4. The ______ children of the 1970s had a hard time trying to reconcile their ideals with real life, according to the book.
(a) Flower.
(b) Conservative.
(c) Innocent.
(d) Little.

5. Jen thinks that _______ are the best gatherings she knows about, along with getting together at the bedside of a dying person.
(a) Funerals.
(b) Holidays.
(c) Birthdays.
(d) Church services.

Short Answer Questions

1. Jen finds her town irritating because of all of the conflicting ____________ it has, but it's the only home she has right now.

2. Who is the person that first hears Wallace stumble in order to think of a word?

3. Eric and Jen have less of a romance and more of a friendship that is punctuated with ________, according to the book.

4. What does Jen decide to do when she is sitting in her yard, not able to sleep because of the surgery?

5. How many people does Jen work for during the week, allowing her to spend the rest of the time writing?

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