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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what activity does middle sister like to engage while she is walking?
(a) Reading.
(b) Eating.
(c) Listening to music.
(d) Singing.

2. A group of how many girlfriends of paramilitaries approach middle sister one night at a bar, frightening her into politeness?
(a) 8.
(b) 6.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

3. For about how long have middle sister and maybe-boyfriend been together at the period of time focused on in the narrative?
(a) 6 months.
(b) 2 years.
(c) 1 year.
(d) 3 years.

4. People who act outside of the societal norm are referred to as what?
(a) Outta-their-trees.
(b) By-the-books.
(c) Off-the-cuffs.
(d) Beyond-the-pales.

5. What title do maybe-boyfriend's parents sign at the bottom of the note they send to their boys?
(a) Reprobates.
(b) Dreamers.
(c) Dancers.
(d) Parents.

Short Answer Questions

1. Middle sister says that ma has been tormenting her about her lack of a husband since which one of her birthdays?

2. How many years older than the protagonist is maybe-boyfriend?

3. How many little girls comprise the group referred to as "wee sisters" (84)?

4. Which character asks middle sister to go along on a sunset-viewing expedition?

5. How old is first brother-in-law when he marries eldest sister?

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