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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 143 - 181.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did L say when Kurt asked for opinions after he finished his reading?
(a) It was far too long.
(b) It was beautifully descriptive.
(c) It went by fast.
(d) It was pretentious and contrived.

2. What did Tony yell to M as she ran to the second place to have her portrait painted?
(a) Good luck!
(b) Behave!
(c) Don't come back!
(d) Come back!

3. In Candy's letter, why does she say she had been thinking of L and their time in California?
(a) Her marriage is falling apart.
(b) She came across an old photo album.
(c) She read an article about L.
(d) Her daughter is the same age Candy was then.

4. What was the only request Tony made regarding M's appearance?
(a) She dressed very modestly.
(b) She wore red lipstick.
(c) She wore short skirts.
(d) She did not cut or dye her hair.

5. What did M learn about Justine's time with her father?
(a) Justine felt it was the best time of her life.
(b) He had a girlfriend whom she called Mom.
(c) He was often neglectful.
(d) He told Justine her mother had died.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did M give to Justine to make up for the time she was unable to care for her?

2. What is the name of the woman who sent M the letter L had written her?

3. Why did the narrator write a letter to L in the second section?

4. What does M refer to as "all so many stabs in the dark" (69)?

5. Who did the narrator meet during her darkest years who helped improve her life?

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