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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book Two: Chapter 4 - 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Book One: Chapter 3, why is Lucy unable to concentrate on reading?
(a) Her grief affects her ability to focus.
(b) Her grief affects her ability to focus.
(c) She dislikes the books available to her.
(d) The surroundings are too distracting.

2. In Book One: Chapter 1, what does the Surgeon General say about the situation?
(a) Things are unpredictable.
(b) Things are getting better.
(c) Things are getting worse.
(d) Things are stable.

3. In Book Two: Chapter 2, what happens to Chrissy?
(a) She gets a promotion at work.
(b) She loses her baby.
(c) She goes on a vacation.
(d) She moves to a different city.

4. In Book Two: Chapter 1, what is the name of the Black man who dies as a result of police brutality?
(a) Abner Louima.
(b) Bob Burgess.
(c) George Floyd.
(d) William.

5. In Book Two: Chapter 5, what does Charlene appreciate about her walks with Lucy?
(a) Lucy helps her find a job.
(b) They have deep philosophical discussions.
(c) They never talk about politics.
(d) Lucy is always cheerful.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Book Two: Chapter 5, how does Lucy feel about writing the story mentioned in the text?

2. In Book One: Chapter 3, who does Lucy encounter during her walks?

3. In Book One: Chapter 3, why is the second year of widowhood often considered worse than the first?

4. In Book One: Chapter 1, what prompts William to shave off his mustache and cut his hair short?

5. In Book One: Chapter 1, who does Lucy miss the most after returning from Grand Cayman?

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