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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III (Breath from the Depths, Pages 91 - 139).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Breath From the Depths," why does Lola tell her husband she is fixated on packing boxes?
(a) She does not want to leave the work to others after they die.
(b) She loves packing boxes.
(c) She does not even know why she packs the boxes.
(d) She promised the neighbor she would pack the boxes.

2. In "Breath From the Depths," who does Lola call to call the ambulance for her husband?
(a) Her landlord.
(b) The rotisserie woman.
(c) The butcher.
(d) The baker.

3. In "Breath From the Depths," what sound does Lola make sometimes when she breathes?
(a) Whistle.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Whisp.
(d) Growl.

4. In "It Happens All the Time in This House," what does the narrator offer Mr. Weimer?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Money.
(c) Clothes.
(d) Soup.

5. In "Breath From the Depths," what does the sign in the top drawer of the desk say?
(a) The food is here.
(b) The money is here.
(c) Leave.
(d) Take your key.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "It Happens All the Time in This House," what does Mr. Weimer tell the narrator at his son's wake?

2. In "Breath From the Depths," what does Lola tell Susana she can not lend her after all, towards the end of the story?

3. In "Breath From the Depths," why does Lola's neighbor say she is worried when Lola comes to see her at first?

4. In "Breath From the Depths," what does Lola tell her husband someone in the house has to do?

5. In "Breath From the Depths," what does the husband buy that bothers Lola?

(see the answer key)

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