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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 74).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Lurie being chased by the law?
(a) He started a fire.
(b) He beat a young man to death.
(c) He robbed a bank.
(d) He stole a diamond.

2. What is Nora's husband's name?
(a) Emmett.
(b) Dolan.
(c) Merrion.
(d) Harlan.

3. What is Desma's last name?
(a) Reyna.
(b) Ruiz.
(c) Reese.
(d) Raymond.

4. Who does Nora talk to only in her mind?
(a) Evelyn.
(b) Her own dead mother.
(c) Emmett.
(d) Her husband.

5. What is the scarcest and most precious resource in Nora's household?
(a) Money.
(b) Water.
(c) Gold.
(d) Food.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Lurie steal on the ship because of Hobbs' want?

2. What does Donovan do to Lurie when he finds out they are wanted men?

3. What author does Obreht open the novel with a quote from?

4. Who does Emmett take The Sentinel over from?

5. Who was Desma's first husband?

(see the answer key)

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