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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There are what number of friendships that Viorst labels in Chapter 12?
(a) Six.
(b) Two.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Twelve.

2. What was the name of the "weird little novel" mentioned by Viorst in Chapter 8?
(a) The Men's Club.
(b) The Moviegoer.
(c) The Catcher in the Rye.
(d) Confederacy of Dunces.

3. What sort of thing did Selena's children no longer want her to do when they separated?
(a) Hire a babysitter.
(b) Set out their clothes.
(c) Make a Travel Book.
(d) Leave a note on their dresser.

4. Viorst references The World According to Garp and a mishearing of this term by a child.
(a) Thunder.
(b) Earthquake.
(c) Tsunami.
(d) Undertow.

5. What was the title of Delia Ephron's book about adolescent angst referenced in Chapter 10?
(a) Teenage Romance.
(b) Puppy Love.
(c) Romantic Teens.
(d) Teen Infatuation.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter 7, our adult sexuality is in response to what?

2. According to Viorst, in middle age we inspire far less ________ than we do ___________.

3. Which book referenced in Chapter 14 references the "good mother"?

4. Which character claimed that, "I am a part of all that I have met."

5. What are we often unaware of that we bring with us into a marriage?

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