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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does John like to read these sorts of books?
(a) To understand the meaning of life.
(b) To create a deeper meaning for his life.
(c) To see the love people have for others.
(d) To see the amount of hate one group has for another.

2. To whom was Kate, Jack's cousin, once engaged?
(a) Lyell Lovell.
(b) Walter.
(c) Grant Howard.
(d) Jimmy Mercer.

3. How did Lyell die?
(a) In a fire.
(b) He was mugged.
(c) In a trolley accident.
(d) In a car accident.

4. What does the reader think about Kate?
(a) She wants to be with John.
(b) Many men desire her.
(c) She does not seem like a normal woman.
(d) She is very beautiful.

5. What does John think about his mother's family?
(a) He cares for them deeply.
(b) He no longer sees any of them.
(c) He believes they are too religious.
(d) He wishes he coul see them more.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what is revealed as a central theme of the book?

2. What does John decide to undertake on his bus ride to Elysian Fields?

3. Where will John have to go on business?

4. What is John's uncle's name?

5. Why is it interesting that Sharon and John keep the books they are reading a secret from one another?

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