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1. In Part I, what saying does May see on a bag that intrigues her?

In Part I, May sees a saying on a bag that reads "A best friend is someone who..." and it intrigues her into thinking more about friendship and her own life.

2. What does the Old French word "visiter" mean?

The Old French word "visiter" means to inspect, examine, or inflict.

3. What happens to May when she turns 40?

When May turns 40, she suffers depression and takes medication for it for a while.

4. What does May think about her cat, Hester?

May loves her cat, Hester, but she thinks Hester must certainly be lonely.

5. Who does May live with?

May lives with her elderly father, Earl.

6. What is May's job and how does she feel about it?

May is a gardener at a university in her town, and she really likes her job and sees meaning in it.

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