View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (Chapters 3 - 5).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wrote the poem that Evans includes in the novel before Chapter 1?
(a) Edward Thomas.
(b) Lenny Bruce.
(c) Langston Hughes.
(d) Dylan Thomas.

2. What was the name of the magazine Melissa used to write for?
(a) Cosmopolitan.
(b) Vogue.
(c) Open.
(d) Tattler.

3. Who comes to the door to interrupt Melissa's work in Chapter 5?
(a) The cleaning crew.
(b) The bat exterminator.
(c) The roach exterminator.
(d) The mouse exterminator.

4. What does the exterminator tell Melissa people always comment on?
(a) His small portable printer.
(b) His uniform.
(c) His kind manner.
(d) His neat handwriting.

5. What is a major reason Stephanie says she does not want to move back to London?
(a) It is too expensive.
(b) The houses are too small.
(c) She is afraid of the crime.
(d) The schools are not as good as in the suburbs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a problem with the room in Michael's and Melissa's house where the children sleep?

2. Who does Michael start paying more attention to at work?

3. What breaks in the house at a crucial instant for Michael in Chapter 1?

4. Which musician does Michael particularly like in Chapter 3?

5. What work did Alan do on Melissa's house right before moving out?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 253 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample