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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Preface and Chapters 1-5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Chapter 1 begins, what is Katey's relationship to Eve?
(a) Sister-in-law.
(b) Boss.
(c) Roommate and friend.
(d) Ex-girlfriend and enemy.

2. In what state had Tinker grown up?
(a) Connecticut.
(b) Massachusetts.
(c) Vermont.
(d) New York.

3. What method of transportation do Eve, Tinker, and Katey take in order to reach the place Eve uses to impress Tinker?
(a) The bus.
(b) A limousine.
(c) Tinker's car.
(d) A taxi.

4. What is the setting of the epigraph of Rules of Civility?
(a) A wedding.
(b) A restaurant.
(c) A school.
(d) An office building.

5. In what year does the Preface take place?
(a) 1952.
(b) 1966.
(c) 1981.
(d) 1974.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which of the following ways is the character of Tinker NOT described?

2. What type of film do Eve, Tinker, and Katey see once they sneak into the theater?

3. In what decade of their lives had Val and Katey started seeing each other?

4. The epigraph's last three words, "few are chosen" (vi) refers to what theme?

5. When Tinker finally reappears at the table the night he meets Katey and Eve, what object is he carrying?

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