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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What information does middle sister say she and maybe-boyfriend had never exchanged?
(a) Phone numbers.
(b) Political affiliations.
(c) Religious affiliations.
(d) Addresses.

3. What color van does the milkman drive when he is not driving one of his sports cars?
(a) Blue.
(b) Black.
(c) Gray.
(d) White.

4. How many drinking-clubs exist within the district where middle sister lives?
(a) 5.
(b) 11.
(c) 7.
(d) 9.

5. In what location does first brother-in-law lie within his house while recuperation from "a recent paramilitary beating-up" (332)?
(a) On the dining room table.
(b) In the bathtub.
(c) On the roof.
(d) In bed.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what kind of establishment does middle sister have a contentious altercation with members of her community?

2. In this last line of the novel, middle sister says that "for a moment, just a moment, [she] almost nearly" (348) takes what action?

3. From what sort of addiction does third brother-in-law suffer, according to middle sister?

4. Which literary character does middle sister allude to when describing "armchair supporters" (112) of renouncers?

5. In what activity does middle sister never engage while running?

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