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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is NOT one of middle sister's objections to the idea of living with maybe-boyfriend when he suggests it?
(a) The size of the hoard at maybe-boyfriend's house.
(b) The need to be at home for her younger sisters.
(c) The damage that would be done to her reputation.
(d) The possibility of harming their relationship.

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

3. Which character asks middle sister to go along on a sunset-viewing expedition?
(a) Eldest sister.
(b) Maybe-boyfriend.
(c) Third brother-in-law.
(d) Ma.

4. At what location do "proper couples" (167) in the community often meet before spending time together?
(a) The cathedral.
(b) City Hall.
(c) Ten-minute area.
(d) One of the no-go areas.

5. What element of middle sister's personality does longest friend demand that middle sister eradicate?
(a) Her sense of humor.
(b) Her flighty affectations.
(c) Her numb affectations.
(d) Her visible and seething rage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which literary character does middle sister allude to when describing "armchair supporters" (112) of renouncers?

2. Middle sister says that ma has been tormenting her about her lack of a husband since which one of her birthdays?

3. In what way does the truth leech into the untrue rumors circulating about middle sister?

4. How many drinking-clubs exist within the district where middle sister lives?

5. When middle sister realizes that her reassurances are not helping to bolster ma's confidence in Chapter 7, whom does she call?

(see the answer key)

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