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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) Late forties.
(c) Early thirties.
(d) Early forties.

2. What name is used throughout the novel to refer to maybe-boyfriend's best friend?
(a) Longest friend.
(b) Chef.
(c) Bobbie.
(d) Crash.

3. For about how long have middle sister and maybe-boyfriend been together at the period of time focused on in the narrative?
(a) 3 years.
(b) 6 months.
(c) 2 years.
(d) 1 year.

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

5. What activity does middle sister assert in Chapter 2 that she will never give up?
(a) Running while reading.
(b) Believing that da had loved his family.
(c) Teaching wee sisters how to hide their emotions.
(d) Reading while walking.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which character is middle sister's favorite running partner?

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

4. About whom is middle sister thinking when she distractedly agrees to her running partner's initial suggestion about how many miles they should run?

5. What make is the car from which maybe-boyfriend gleans a car part bearing the image of a flag?

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