1. What did the narrator's father insist was not for children, but the narrator looked at anyway?
(a) A print of Picasso's Guernica.
(b) His mother's obstetrics book from nursing school.
(c) A picture history of the First World War.
(d) A stack of pornographic magazines in his father's garage.

2. What does Helga say is the reason she did not get in touch with the narrator when she learned of his whereabouts?
(a) Her sister had lied to her and said that he wouldn't be interested in seeing her.
(b) She had hoped the narrator had built a new life.
(c) She did not have enough money to send a telegram or even buy a stamp for a letter.
(d) She had taken another lover by then and did not want to hurt him.

3. What snide remark does Resi make as she watches drum majorettes pass by in a parade?
(a) That it's not as good as being a cheerleader.
(b) That half of the girls will end up pregnant before they graduate.
(c) That Americans must find war a very sexy thing.
(d) That being able to do high kicks and twirl batons will help the girls be successful in life.

4. The narrator tells Helga he wants to get a bed like their old one that . . .
(a) Had a headboard like an Italian sunset.
(b) Was stuffed with goose down.
(c) Could fold up into the wall.
(d) Provided really good back support.

5. What does George Kraft think new surroundings and new identities would inspire him and the narrator to do?
(a) Find beautiful women to marry and finally start families.
(b) Open a bar near a beach.
(c) Be creative: the narrator to write again and Kraft to paint better.
(d) Find a wreck of a boat and restore it, then sail around the world.