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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. June is like Marie in that:
(a) She belongs in the woods with Eli.
(b) She is lonely, depressed, and wants to find a way out.
(c) She is tough, distrustful, and unwilling to show vulnerability.
(d) She comes from the dirty Lazarres and wants to prove herself.

2. The fish images in the story imply:
(a) Marie's devotion is slippery and tenuous.
(b) Marie is only at home near the river at her reservation.
(c) Marie feels
(d) Marie's spirit animal is a fish.

3. At the hotel, Henry and Albertine sign the register as:
(a) Mr. and Mrs. President Nixon.
(b) Mr. and Mrs. Lamartine.
(c) Mr. and Mrs. Howdy Doody.
(d) Mr. and Mrs. Whatever

4. When Lulu goes to her bedroom to lay down and "wait," what does this imply?
(a) She is waiting for Beverly to leave.
(b) She is tired and needs time alone.
(c) She knows Beverly will try to leave with Henry Jr.
(d) She knows Beverly will come to her.

5. Beverly rationalizes his tryst with Lulu after Henry's funeral as:
(a) The result of Lulu's effect on men.
(b) The result of two people getting over the grief of loss.
(c) The result of their long-buried passion for one another.
(d) The result of Lulu's desire to have one last child.

Short Answer Questions

1. Marie compares herself to:

2. Marie struggles with Zelda's growing up because:

3. What responsibilities does Marie keep up in order to distract herself from unhappiness?

4. When Marie says she "did for Nector what [she] learned from the nun," she means:

5. Rushes Bear admits she has come to stay with Marie because:

(see the answer key)

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