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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 14-20.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is the book reading not cancelled?
(a) There was a signed contract that could not be broken.
(b) Annie forgets to have it cancelled.
(c) Annie thinks Graham would want it to go on.
(d) The author is already at the bookstore.

2. Whenever Annie thinks about her first husband, what is her primary emotion?
(a) Despair.
(b) Shame.
(c) Love.
(d) Hatred.

3. What is NOT something Annie mentions in Chapter 3 regarding the central element of her marriage to Graham?
(a) The friends.
(b) The bookstore.
(c) The friendship.
(d) The parties.

4. How does Annie feel as the kids scatter Graham's ashes?
(a) Anger that they are taking over the ritual.
(b) Uncertain that scattering the ashes was a good idea.
(c) Uncontrollable grief.
(d) A bit like an intruder.

5. When Annie asks Graham what is worrying him, what is his response?
(a) Store stuff.
(b) Their children.
(c) He had an affair.
(d) Aging.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Annie feel about Sofie's accomplishments?

2. From where does Karen tell Annie and Graham she has just arrived?

3. When Annie walks in the house at the end of Chapter 6, how does the narrator describe the look on her face?

4. What reminder does Annie have of Sarah, as a toddler, hitting her with a heavy toy?

5. What does Annie think about eating dinner in the indoor twilight?

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