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

2. In what way does the truth leech into the untrue rumors circulating about middle sister?
(a) Some people tell ma that the milkman has an eccentric best friend.
(b) Some people tell ma that the milkman is two years older than middle sister.
(c) Some people tell ma that the milkman is six years older than middle sister.
(d) Some people tell ma that the milkman is an auto mechanic.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What phrase does third brother-in-law use in response to middle sister's question about the sound she hears during their run?

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

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

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

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

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