1. A group of how many girlfriends of paramilitaries approach middle sister one night at a bar, frightening her into politeness?
(a) 8.
(b) 4.
(c) 6.
(d) 2.

2. Middle sister states that in her district, renouncers-of-the-state are viewed as what?
(a) Heroes.
(b) Traitors.
(c) Evildoers.
(d) Rapscallions.

3. Middle sister says that everyone in her neighborhood, renouncers or not, waits at least how many minutes before venturing outside once they hear the dogs start to bark?
(a) 60.
(b) 45.
(c) 15.
(d) 30.

4. In the novel's opening, how old is middle sister, the protagonist of the text?
(a) 12.
(b) 14.
(c) 16.
(d) 18.

5. What kind of imaginary figure does chef address as he prepares meals?
(a) A cooking assistant.
(b) A fairy godmother.
(c) A cooking competition judge.
(d) A prospective customer.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time of the mass-slaughter of neighborhood animals by soldiers, middle sister and which other character had been the youngest children in their family?

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

3. Middle sister states in Chapter 2 that she feels what emotion toward third brother-in-law?

4. How many little girls comprise the group referred to as "wee sisters" (84)?

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

(see the answer key)

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