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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (An Unlucky Man - Out, Pages 167 - 190).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Breath From the Depths," how long has Lola been married to her husband?
(a) 21 years.
(b) 45 years.
(c) 57 years.
(d) 30 years.

2. In "Two Square Feet," how many sons does the narrator's mother-in-law have?
(a) 1.
(b) 9.
(c) 4.
(d) 2.

3. In "It Happens All the Time in This House," who is the neighbor?
(a) Mrs. Jeffries.
(b) Mr. Weimer.
(c) Mr. Henries.
(d) Mrs. Hunderson.

4. In "Two Square Feet," what does the man the narrator's mother-in-law runs into have drawn on his eyelids?
(a) Eyes.
(b) Crosses.
(c) Smiles.
(d) Hurricanes.

5. In "An Unlucky Man," what does the man warn the narrator not to do with him?
(a) Lead him on.
(b) Try to make him laugh.
(c) Get persnickety.
(d) Get angry with him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Breath From the Depths," when does Lola tell herself to ignore her husband?

2. In "My Parents and My Children," what are the police fixated on when the children are reported missing?

3. In "Two Square Feet," why does the narrator say she wastes time?

4. In "My Parents and My Children," what does Marga keep repeating to the police?

5. In "Breath From the Depths," whose name does Lola not remember when she goes to the hospital?

(see the answer key)

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