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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The final sentence of Chapter 2 asserts that which of middle sister's tactics meant to ward off the milkman has worked?
(a) Asking ma to have a word with the milkman.
(b) Remaining silent during the milkman's advances.
(c) Asking maybe-boyfriend to have a word with the milkman.
(d) Beginning to run with a partner instead of alone.

2. How old was maybe-boyfriend when his parents left home to pursue full-time their ballroom-dancing careers?
(a) 15.
(b) 19.
(c) 12.
(d) 21.

3. What is the subject of the literary passage French teacher reads to the class in French?
(a) The distance of the stars.
(b) The definition of linear time.
(c) The nature of the universe.
(d) The color of the sky.

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

5. Middle sister tells the reader that not taking what action is her primary method of "staying safe" (34)?
(a) Mentioning.
(b) Observing.
(c) Analyzing.
(d) Prevaricating.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of abandoned buildings occupy the location called "the ten-minute area" (81)?

2. How many miles does middle sister right away agree to run, in the process shocking her running partner?

3. Middle sister finally reveals that she had been how old at the time of the mass-slaughter of animals in her neighborhood?

4. What type of incident had recently reduced the number of buildings in the "ten-minute area" (81) to two?

5. What color van does middle sister see across the street from her college class, causing her to think that the milkman is inside?

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