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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Milton's favorite child?
(a) Peyton.
(b) Connor.
(c) Grant.
(d) Maude.

2. Who is the protagonist of the story?
(a) Barclay.
(b) Arnie.
(c) Milton.
(d) Maude.

3. What is the tone of Helen's memories?
(a) Hopeful.
(b) Erratic.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Somber.

4. Who is Milton Loftis' older daughter?
(a) Maude.
(b) Marissa.
(c) Mabel.
(d) Maryann.

5. Who is the Loftis family's cook?
(a) Ella Swan.
(b) Ella Sizemore.
(c) Elaine Swenson.
(d) Ellen Stachler.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the state of the Loftis' marriage?

2. What was Milton's nickname in college?

3. Where are Milton, Dolly and Ella going in a limousine?

4. As the novel opens, the narrator describes a train trip from __________________ to Port Warwick.

5. Whose words are italicized in the book?

(see the answer key)

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