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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. What engraved item of Tinker's does Katey find within her pocket after Tinker drops her off at home with Eve?
(a) His money clip.
(b) His watch.
(c) His cigarette case.
(d) His gold lighter.

2. Chapter 1 of the novel takes place on the final night of which year?
(a) 1921.
(b) 1962.
(c) 1929.
(d) 1937.

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

4. What is the last name of the novel's protagonist, whose first name is Katey?
(a) Klever.
(b) Kookie.
(c) Kornelius.
(d) Kontent.

5. At what time do Katie and Eve arrive back home the night they meet Tinker?
(a) 6 a.m.
(b) 2 a.m.
(c) 4 a.m.
(d) Midnight.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what building does Tinker live?

2. The Preface of Rules of Civility is told from whose point of view?

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

4. How old had Katey been when the Great Depression hit?

5. At which of her usual places is Katey dining on the day when Tinker walks by, notices her inside, and joins her for lunch?

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