2. Who does Arthur want Joan to meet when he takes her to Young Lok Gardens to celebrate?
(a) Larry.
(b) Dan and Marlene Pugh.
(c) His parents.
(d) His boss.

3. Where does Joan first meet Arthur?
(a) Hyde Park.
(b) Rome.
(c) A bookstore.
(d) A cafe.

4. What is the code word Sam uses in a letter to let Joan know that authorities believe she is dead?
(a) Bethune.
(b) Good luck!
(c) Be well.
(d) All clear.

5. Who does Joan like to go to the movies with?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Aunt Lou.
(c) Her grandmother.
(d) Her friend.

6. What color is Joan's hair in Chapter 1?
(a) Blonde.
(b) Gray.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

7. What performance does Joan remember?
(a) Singing.
(b) Dance.
(c) Violin.
(d) Drama.

8. What does Terremoto mean in Italian?
(a) Angry mountain.
(b) By the sea.
(c) Earthquake.
(d) Rocky land.

9. How are Joan and her fictional character similar?
(a) They share the same last name.
(b) They both have frightening experiences with men.
(c) They both have brothers.
(d) They like to dance.

10. How does Paul escape from Poland during the Russian Invasion?
(a) Helicopter.
(b) Car.
(c) Train.
(d) By ski.

11. How does Joan react after her father tells her about her mother's death?
(a) Talks with her father all night.
(b) Goes to sleep.
(c) Leaves the house.
(d) Feels guilty and eats nearly everything in the refrigerator.

12. What does Joan need to do to earn money so she can return to Canada?
(a) Get a loan from the bank.
(b) Sell her furniture.
(c) Finish her novel.
(d) Get a loan from Arthur.

13. How does Joan view the two types of people in life?
(a) Heavy or thin.
(b) Calm or tense.
(c) Ugly or beautiful.
(d) Happy or depressed.

14. What does Joan start writing while living with Paul?
(a) Gothic costume novels.
(b) Crime fiction.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Nurse romances.

15. How much does Joan get paid for her first manuscript?
(a) 50 pounds.
(b) 100 pounds.
(c) 200 pounds.
(d) 1,000 pounds.