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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Back to Work and Monday.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Her old friend who comes to visit tells Jen that he/she already has a significant other in _____________.
(a) Los Alamos.
(b) San Jose.
(c) Alameda.
(d) Pasadena.

2. At the funerals in the town, people will ___________ whatever they think is appropriate for sending off a person they love or respect.
(a) Sing.
(b) Chant.
(c) Write.
(d) Wear.

3. What does Jen decide to do when she is sitting on the cliff and watching the sun set in the distance?
(a) Sing to herself.
(b) Cry.
(c) Jump off.
(d) Smoke a joint.

4. What is Wallace baking for the first time when Jen arrives at the house for the dinner?
(a) Pot brownies.
(b) Cookies.
(c) Cake.
(d) Bread.

5. What does the family have to cope with in regard to the situation with Wallace and his brain tumor?
(a) A large river of denial.
(b) Terror.
(c) A strong sense of humor.
(d) No support.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the background of the immigrants who built the castle in which Jen and her family used to live?

2. Who does Jen call when she is upset about the tumor and this person comes immediately over to see her?

3. What does Jen say when she is invited over to a party over the phone?

4. Kathleen wants to point out that while Jen might be going through a __________, that she is not the only one.

5. What is the date on which Jen realizes that enough time has gone by since she stopped cleaning houses?

(see the answer key)

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