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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 31.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author that Joan reads that makes Paul furious?
(a) EB White.
(b) Bertrand Russell.
(c) Virginia Woolf.
(d) James Joyce.

2. What does Joan remember as her favorite childhood activity?
(a) Gardening.
(b) Watching her mother apply her makeup.
(c) Painting.
(d) Watching TV.

3. As Joan is writing her novel while in Terremoto, what character is she getting tired of because of their virtuous and tidy habits?
(a) Redmond.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Otterly.
(d) Felicia.

4. Who is E.P. Revele?
(a) Mrs. Symons.
(b) Mr. Stewart.
(c) Neighbor.
(d) Leda Sprott.

5. Who is Joan named after?
(a) Joan Didion.
(b) Joan Crawford.
(c) Joan Black.
(d) Joan Rivers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Arthur respond to Joan's bad cooking?

2. Why does Chuck Brewer bring Joan a hat?

3. What does Joan start writing while living with Paul?

4. Who does Joan sees as she swims to shore?

5. What pet is Joan allowed to have?

(see the answer key)

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