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

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) Thingy.
(b) Ma.
(c) Da.
(d) The milkman.

3. What entity or object is said to take a picture of middle sister near the top reservoir one day during a run?
(a) A man.
(b) A tree.
(c) A woman.
(d) A camera.

4. In what activity does middle sister like to engage while she is walking?
(a) Reading.
(b) Listening to music.
(c) Eating.
(d) Singing.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Middle sister tells the reader that not taking what action is her primary method of "staying safe" (34)?

3. What name is used throughout the novel to refer to maybe-boyfriend's best friend?

4. The final sentence of Chapter 2 asserts that which of middle sister's tactics meant to ward off the milkman has worked?

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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