1. Into what type of residence does Queenie move in Chapter 2?
(a) A condominium.
(b) A hostel.
(c) A room in a house.
(d) A duplex.

2. A flashback in Chapter 2 reveals that Tom and Queenie first met in what type of location?
(a) A bowling alley.
(b) A bar.
(c) A grassy area on the university campus.
(d) A university classroom.

3. When Queenie goes to sleep curled up against Tom's back at the end of Chapter 1, she wakes up at what time of day to find him missing?
(a) Noon.
(b) Dusk.
(c) Midnight.
(d) Dawn.

4. Who comforts Queenie in Chapter 6 when she wakes up screaming about a nightmare?
(a) Her grandmother.
(b) Kyazike.
(c) Cassandra.
(d) Darcy.

5. When Tom asks Queenie to move out of their apartment, how long has it been since the two had sex?
(a) 1 day.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 3 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of establishment does Queenie attempt to visit in Chapter 1, only to find out that it has turned into a "trendy burger bar full of young couples" (30)?

2. How many "hospital staff are [staring] quizzically at the ultrasound" (3) when Queenie asks if they would like to ask the janitor to take a peek?

3. What is the name of the newspaper for which Queenie writes?

4. In what type of hospital unit does the novel Queenie first begin?

5. In which part of the United Kingdom was Queenie born?

(see the answer key)

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