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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I (Pages 1 - 63).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What singer does Vern see in the restaurant?
(a) Tina Turner.
(b) Joan Jett.
(c) Maria Callas.
(d) Carole King.

2. Who does Val go on a weekend away with in Part I?
(a) Winston.
(b) Alan.
(c) Luke.
(d) Harry.

3. What catches Val's eye about Mike at first?
(a) His short stature.
(b) His bald head.
(c) His peacock blue suit.
(d) His large hands.

4. What event does Ben's father take him to in Part I?
(a) A sailing race.
(b) A sporting event.
(c) A dog race.
(d) A choir performance.

5. What does the sighting of the singer distract Vern from?
(a) His asking his boss for a promotion.
(b) His pitch to McLeish.
(c) His son's christening.
(d) His marriage proposal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of musical performance does Vern love?

2. What song do the children sing in their class together in Part I?

3. When does the bombing that kills the five children, and many more people, happen in the start of this novel?

4. What does Alan order for Val at their stop at the cafe?

5. Why does the person Alec is asking for a job tell him he has hesitations for hiring him?

(see the answer key)

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