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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Front Matter and Chapters 1 - 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As which of the following does Leigh gloss “xiexie” in the novel?
(a) You’re welcome.
(b) Thanks.
(c) Hello.
(d) Goodbye.

2. Which of the following “singsong rhymes” does Leigh recall (8)?
(a) “Little Leigh, fine and wee!”
(b) “Little Leigh, at my knee!”
(c) “Little Leigh has to pee!”
(d) “Little Leigh, full of glee!”

3. Which of the following colors does Leigh associate with Brian’s grief over Dorothy?
(a) Davy's gray.
(b) Feldgrau.
(c) Slate gray.
(d) Payne's gray.

4. As which of the following does Leigh gloss “ni” in the novel?
(a) Me.
(b) You.
(c) Her.
(d) Him.

5. In which of the following is Dorothy’s suicide note found?
(a) A dresser.
(b) The piano.
(c) A jewelry box.
(d) The trash.

Short Answer Questions

1. To which of the following does Leigh compare the box the bird Dorothy became left her?

2. Which of the following colors does Caro have in her hair?

3. To which of the following does Leigh presume Brian compares her artwork?

4. To which of the following is the novel dedicated?

5. Which of the following flavors of fudge does Leigh get while talking with Caro after Dorothy’s funeral?

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