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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Chapters 32 - Afterword).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 35, where does Jean meet Howard to give him Gretchen's request?
(a) Willow Lane.
(b) Willett's Wood.
(c) Hendry Way.
(d) Marshall Lake.

2. How does Howard say he felt when Gretchen told him she was leaving him?
(a) Like a brother.
(b) Like a father.
(c) Like a priest.
(d) Like a brute.

3. What does Howard eventually decide to do about Gretchen and Jean?
(a) Flee town with Jean, but then eventually to leave Jean too.
(b) Move Gretchen out of town.
(c) Stay with Jean.
(d) Go back to Gretchen.

4. In Chapter 31, what does Jean think might happen if Gretchen's story is published?
(a) It might reflect badly on Jerimiah.
(b) It will result in scandal due to hers and Howard's breakup.
(c) It will devastate Martha.
(d) It will devastate Edie.

5. What has happened to Jean's mother in Chapter 27?
(a) She has had a fall and has to stay in the hospital for a while.
(b) She dies.
(c) She is diagnosed with dementia.
(d) She is given last rites by the priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 27, what causes a stir when it arrives in Knoll on a Saturday evening?

2. In Chapter 28, what does the nurse say Jean's mother likes?

3. What is Gretchen's address?

4. What does Jean write that one can use as an emergency table?

5. What does Martha give to Jean to give to Gretchen for her?

(see the answer key)

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