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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 and 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT one of middle sister's objections to the idea of living with maybe-boyfriend when he suggests it?
(a) The size of the hoard at maybe-boyfriend's house.
(b) The need to be at home for her younger sisters.
(c) The damage that would be done to her reputation.
(d) The possibility of harming their relationship.

2. About whom is middle sister thinking when she distractedly agrees to her running partner's initial suggestion about how many miles they should run?
(a) The milkman.
(b) Ma.
(c) Thingy.
(d) Da.

3. Middle sister tells the reader that not taking what action is her primary method of "staying safe" (34)?
(a) Analyzing.
(b) Prevaricating.
(c) Observing.
(d) Mentioning.

4. How old is first brother-in-law when he marries eldest sister?
(a) 30.
(b) 46.
(c) 35.
(d) 23.

5. How many objections does middle sister consider when maybe-boyfriend suggests that they move in together?
(a) 2.
(b) 5.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From what country is the flag adorning the car part awarded to maybe-boyfriend?

3. What is the only event that ever causes maybe-boyfriend to become angry and combative?

4. What title do maybe-boyfriend's parents sign at the bottom of the note they send to their boys?

5. For about how long have middle sister and maybe-boyfriend been together at the period of time focused on in the narrative?

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