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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. Third brother-in-law surprises middle sister when he chides her about which of her actions?
(a) Reading while running.
(b) Cooking while cleaning.
(c) Dating while finishing school.
(d) Reading while walking.

2. What type of abandoned building is blown up by a bomb near the end of Chapter 2?
(a) A house.
(b) A church.
(c) A library.
(d) A butcher shop.

3. Which character is middle sister's favorite running partner?
(a) First brother-in-law.
(b) Third brother-in-law.
(c) Maybe-boyfriend.
(d) Thingy.

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

5. After the departure of maybe-boyfriend's parents, the son had "never heard from their parents again, except" (31) through what medium?
(a) Film.
(b) Newspaper.
(c) Radio.
(d) Television.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of imaginary figure does chef address as he prepares meals?

2. Which character has been making lewd remarks to middle sister since the day he met her?

3. In what activity does middle sister like to engage while she is walking?

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

5. What entity or object is said to take a picture of middle sister near the top reservoir one day during a run?

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