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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Chapters 6 - 7).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Michael talk with Rachel about in Chapter 6 that delays his commute home?
(a) Ice hockey.
(b) Cricket.
(c) John Legend.
(d) Basketball.

2. What does Melissa tell Michael to take care of at the end of Chapter 5?
(a) To fix the broken doorknob.
(b) To make sure to take the children to the doctor.
(c) To fix the broken window latch.
(d) To listen to the rice so it does not burn or overcook.

3. What does Damian suggest to Michael in Chapter 7 might be another source of his relationship troubles?
(a) That Michael does not make enough money.
(b) That Michael and Melissa never got married.
(c) That Michael does not spend enough time with his children.
(d) That Michael needs to go out with his friends more.

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

5. Who enthralls the audience at the performance in Chapter 6?
(a) A middle-aged woman performing a Greek dance.
(b) A magician.
(c) A juggler.
(d) A young singer performing country music.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who calls Melissa during her Saturday shopping trip that annoys her?

2. Who was the little girl who used to live in Melissa's house?

3. What is the name of Melissa's and Michael's son?

4. Which girlfriend of his father's does Damian remember fondly from his childhood?

5. Who hosts the party in Chapter 1?

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