2. In Chapter 22, what does Howard come to tell Jean?
(a) Gretchen has left him.
(b) He lost his job.
(c) He needs the broach back.
(d) He is dying.

3. In Chapter 29, why does Margaret not like Martha?
(a) Martha never feeds her.
(b) She says Martha dislikes her.
(c) Martha makes her keep her dogs outside.
(d) Martha never talks to her.

4. What does Margaret tell Jean her reading level is?
(a) Age 11.
(b) Age 8.
(c) Age 18.
(d) Age 13.

5. What does Jean witness an elderly woman do to her daughter?
(a) Make her pay the bill herself.
(b) Kiss her.
(c) Shove her.
(d) Try to drown her.

6. In Chapter 31, what does Howard ask Jean to listen for?
(a) Fear.
(b) Anger.
(c) Happiness.
(d) Solitude.

7. In Chapter 26, what does Jean's mother say to her regarding Howard?
(a) To cut him loose.
(b) To be careful.
(c) To watch her money with him.
(d) To love him well.

8. In Chapter 17, where does Gretchen invite Jean with the family?
(a) To the park.
(b) To visit Howard's aunt in Maidstone.
(c) To the theater.
(d) To the movies.

9. In Chapter 16, what does Jean write is the most derided category of women?
(a) The Maiden Aunt.
(b) The Widow.
(c) The Single Mother.
(d) The Teenage Mother.

10. What is the weather like on Jean's and her mother's holiday?
(a) Record-breaking cold.
(b) Very rainy.
(c) Sunny.
(d) Too hot.

11. In Chapter 24, what street does Gretchen now live on?
(a) Marley Street.
(b) Rand Street.
(c) Luna Street.
(d) Henderson Street.

12. In Chapter 27, why does Jean feel guilty?
(a) Her mother fell while she was having lunch with Howard.
(b) She stole money.
(c) She feels badly towards Margaret.
(d) She feels badly towards her sister.

13. What does Jean order at the cafe in Chapter 16?
(a) Pie.
(b) Cake.
(c) Scones and jam.
(d) Cookies.

14. How old would Jean's baby have been in Chapter 17?
(a) 19.
(b) 8.
(c) 10.
(d) 3.

15. In Chapter 28, what does Jean think her mother looks like in the hospital?
(a) More masculine.
(b) Like a child.
(c) Like a priest.
(d) Brave.