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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 140 - 158.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ellen give her mother for Christmas?
(a) A book
(b) Walkie-talkies
(c) A bracelet
(d) A scarf

2. Where does George ask Ellen to meet him for lunch?
(a) At a grill near their house
(b) At a sushi bar downtown
(c) At a steakhouse several miles from campus
(d) At a sandwich shop on campus

3. What are two of the items Ellen remembers they need at home?
(a) Break and trash bags
(b) Freezer bags and sugar
(c) Toilet bowl cleaner and milk
(d) Coffee and eggs

4. Why does Ellen say she can't be angry with George?
(a) Because she can't afford to
(b) Because she'd kill him
(c) Because he's suffering as well
(d) Because it would upset her mother

5. What color is Kate's hair?
(a) Red
(b) Gray
(c) Blonde
(d) Brown

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Kate say the book club will do after they complete the book they're working on?

2. What does Teresa say happened to her mother?

3. Why does Kate say her mouth tastes like tin?

4. What does Ellen say about the sound of her father's voice as he heads up the stairway after their argument?

5. What does Ellen say her mother had nightmares about?

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