1. What activity does Max undertake alone each Friday night?
(a) He goes to the movies.
(b) He goes for a swim.
(c) He goes bowling.
(d) He goes for a run.

2. In what location does Julia find Max when she goes to his house in Chapter 17?
(a) In the hot tub.
(b) In the shower.
(c) In the pool.
(d) In the garden.

3. Around what topic do Ellie and Julia finally find common ground in Chapter 12?
(a) Financial woes.
(b) Past heartbreak.
(c) An existential yen for truth.
(d) Political ambivalence.

4. Who brings back a tray of food for Girl from the hospital cafeteria?
(a) Earl.
(b) Ellie.
(c) Peanut.
(d) Max.

5. With whom does Ellie recall having her first kiss beneath the same maple tree in which Girl is sitting?
(a) Steve.
(b) Cal.
(c) Max.
(d) Earl.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Julia tells Alice that a certain element "is everything," (171) she remembers that the last time she had used the phrase, she had been speaking to which character?

2. How many dollars per hour is Julia said to make in her psychiatric practice?

3. At the end of the Chapter 12, Julia tells Alice that what element "is everything" (171)?

4. Which character is sent by Ellie to the diner to fetch a hot meal that may lure Girl out of the maple tree?

5. When Ellie tells Julia that everything will be okay, Julia makes a reference to which character?

(see the answer key)

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