2. Where did Milton take Peyton to cheer her up after the altercation with her mother?
(a) The ice cream shop.
(b) The coast.
(c) The movies.
(d) The theme park.

3. What is Peyton unable to do in relationships?
(a) Reciprocate.
(b) Forgive.
(c) Love.
(d) Apologize.

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

5. How many years have Milton and Helen been separated?
(a) Two months.
(b) One year.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Two years.

6. What drink do Milton and Dolly have at the bar?
(a) Scotch and soda.
(b) Cosmopolitan.
(c) Gin and tonic.
(d) Martini.

7. In what month does the body arrive at the train station?
(a) January.
(b) August.
(c) March.
(d) November.

8. What did Helen call the person in #48?
(a) A scourge.
(b) An embarrassment.
(c) A devil.
(d) A witch.

9. What college did Milton Loftis attend?
(a) University of Virginia.
(b) Harvard University.
(c) Duke University.
(d) Princeton University.

10. What is the main industry in Port Warwick?
(a) Healthcare.
(b) Shipbuilding.
(c) Tobacco.
(d) Automotive.

11. Who comforts Peyton when her parents fight at the party?
(a) Seth.
(b) Clay.
(c) Charlie.
(d) Skip.

12. On whom did Milton continually lavish attention?
(a) Peyton.
(b) Helen.
(c) Ellea.
(d) Maudie.

13. As the novel opens, the narrator describes a train trip from __________________ to Port Warwick.
(a) Richmond.
(b) Charleston.
(c) Savannah.
(d) Atlanta.

14. Where is Peyton's birthday party held?
(a) A skating rink.
(b) The Loftis home.
(c) A banquet hall.
(d) The country club.

15. What does Helen recollect about Milton in this chapter?
(a) His becoming a father for the first time.
(b) His college days.
(c) His pleas for reconciliation.
(d) His proposal of marriage.