1. How old is the milkman at the time of the narrative's opening?
(a) Late forties.
(b) Early forties.
(c) Early thirties.
(d) Early twenties.

2. Middle sister notes that French teacher has "an unnerving amount of" (69) what?
(a) Humor.
(b) Curiosity.
(c) Brilliance.
(d) Nerve.

3. When middle sister believes that the milkman has followed her to her college class, she feels like a fool for believing that which tactic had worked?
(a) Reporting his activities to the police.
(b) Remaining at home whenever possible.
(c) Running with third brother-in-law.
(d) Telling ma about his activities.

4. Which of French teacher's actions continually perplexes her students?
(a) Her tendency to shout.
(b) Her tendency to sigh.
(c) Her tendency to fall asleep.
(d) Her tendency to laugh.

5. Middle sister says that the milkman's communication with her nearly always consists of what?
(a) Admonishments.
(b) Jokes.
(c) Compliments.
(d) Questions.

Short Answer Questions

1. About whom is middle sister thinking when she distractedly agrees to her running partner's initial suggestion about how many miles they should run?

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

3. What is NOT one of middle sister's objections to the idea of living with maybe-boyfriend when he suggests it?

4. What sound does middle sister accuse third brother-in-law of ignoring?

5. How many objections does middle sister consider when maybe-boyfriend suggests that they move in together?

(see the answer key)

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