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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II (It Happens All the Time in This House - Breath From the Depths, Pages 43 - 90).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Breath From the Depths," who does Lola like to watch on television?
(a) Dr. Winston.
(b) Dr. Gayle.
(c) Dr. Henries.
(d) Dr. Pettersen.

2. In "Breath From the Depths," what once made Lola nervous seeing all of it in the fridge?
(a) Strawberries.
(b) Yogurts.
(c) Cottage cheese.
(d) Cream pies.

3. In "It Happens All the Time in This House," what does the narrator wish her own son will do at the end of the story?
(a) Find a partner.
(b) Eat more healthily.
(c) Come out and help collect what is on the lawn.
(d) Move out and get a job.

4. In "Breath From the Depths," what does Lola obsessively do in her house?
(a) Sing.
(b) Eat.
(c) Clean.
(d) Pack boxes.

5. In "Breath From the Depths," how do Lola and her husband eat breakfast?
(a) In silence.
(b) In gratitude.
(c) In fear.
(d) In anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Breath From the Depths," where does the boy next door go to return the thing he borrowed from Lola's husband?

2. In "None of That," where do the narrator and her mother get stuck?

3. In "It Happens All the Time in This House," what does the narrator feel she has to say to Mr. Weimer?

4. In "None of That," who or what is supposed to be coming to help the mother after she gets stuck on the lawn?

5. In "It Happens All the Time in This House," what does the narrator realize with a shock about herself and Mr. Weimer?

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