2. Why is Aunt Emily mad at John?
(a) He is careless.
(b) Because he ran off with Kate.
(c) He is leading Sharon on.
(d) Because he has not been doing well at his job.

3. What kind of outlook did Lonnie have?
(a) Very cranky.
(b) A habitual disposition.
(c) A kind soul.
(d) Smooth player.

4. Why has John given up his search?
(a) He grows tired of trying.
(b) He finds his purpose.
(c) John does not give up.
(d) He says it is because he is a member of his mother's family.

5. What does John give Kate at the end of the book?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A bracelet.
(c) A test.
(d) A child.

6. When does Uncle Jules die?
(a) Black Friday.
(b) On Mardi Gras.
(c) Ash Wednesday.
(d) Easter.

7. Who does the couple run into on their trip?
(a) John's boss.
(b) John's girlfriend.
(c) Sidney Gross and his wife.
(d) Their family.

8. What does John give up?
(a) His home.
(b) His quest for love.
(c) His search for the meaning of life.
(d) His search for a good job.

9. How does the novel end?
(a) Kate fails the task she has been given.
(b) John divorces Kate.
(c) The reader is not sure because it ends abruptly.
(d) Kate completes her task.

10. Who does Aunt Emily want to pass the family heritage on to?
(a) The men of the family.
(b) The women of the family.
(c) No one, because everyone disappoints her.
(d) Anyone who is interested.

11. What does Aunt Emily enjoy giving?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Advice.
(c) Condolences.
(d) Lectures.

12. Why does Kate think marriage is a bad idea?
(a) She does not love John.
(b) They know each other too well.
(c) They don't know each other enough.
(d) She thinks she will want a divorce.

13. Why does John flirt with Joyce?
(a) He wants to have an affair.
(b) He thinks she is very attractive.
(c) He seems to be reverting back to his rakish ways.
(d) John never flirts with Joyce.

14. How does Kate want to travel to Chicago?
(a) By Taxi.
(b) By Car.
(c) By Airplane.
(d) By train.

15. Who makes a large purchase from John?
(a) Uncle Jules.
(b) Lonnie.
(c) Mr. Sartalamaccia.
(d) Aunt Emily.