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1. How does Peter understand the quality of the suit Ivan wears at their father’s funeral?

Peter understands the quality of the suit Ivan wears at their father’s funeral as an artifact of it being a second-hand item treated roughly by an inexperienced young man.

2. With what does Naomi assume Peter has been occupied at the beginning of the novel?

At the beginning of the novel, Naomi assumes Peter has been occupied with a vacation, rather than his father’s funeral.

3. How does Naomi respond to online comments threatening her?

Naomi responds to online comments threatening her by laughing as she reads them.

4. Why does Peter make a point of smiling at children and the elderly?

Peter makes a point of smiling at children and the elderly to help convey a pleasant disposition.

5. Why does Peter initially decline to contest eviction orders against Naomi?

Peter initially declines to contest eviction orders against Naomi because, while he is confident he can get them overturned, he knows that doing so will only prompt more adverse action.

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