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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV (Pages 270 - 376).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which year does Part One of the novel begin?
(a) 1970.
(b) 1940.
(c) 1960.
(d) 1950.

2. What does Uncle Mel start doing to Bethie at her father's funeral?
(a) Cooking for her.
(b) Touching her inappropriately.
(c) Giving her drugs.
(d) Shoving money into her hand.

3. Where does Bethie go for something to eat after her friend's wedding in 1974?
(a) Rotzy's.
(b) Marshall's.
(c) Big Z's.
(d) Suzy Q's.

4. What does Jo do out of concern over Bethie's dieting in Part I?
(a) Hide her diet shakes.
(b) Cooks for Bethie every night.
(c) Tells the school nurse.
(d) Tells their doctor.

5. What do many of Jo's neighbors say about motherhood and marriage?
(a) It is boring sometimes.
(b) It is very easy to both work and have children.
(c) It is very exciting.
(d) It is good for a few years, but then it gets harder.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jo's dream in Part III?

2. What does Bethie do with all of Jo's neighbors during the sleepover in Part IV?

3. Who is Jo's best friend in high school?

4. What kind of drink does Shelley make for Jo at her apartment on Jo's first visit there in Part II?

5. Who does Sarah tell Bethie she resembles in Part III when she picks her up at the airport?

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