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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 314-323.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The narrator declares at one point that Grant "is no expert on" (298) what?
(a) Families.
(b) Norse mythology.
(c) Human nature.
(d) Dementia.

2. Grant muses that getting close to Marian will "be like biting into" (318) what kind of a nut?
(a) A macadamia nut.
(b) A litchi nut.
(c) A Brazil nut.
(d) A walnut.

3. Grant mentally asserts that which character had never allowed anyone "to beat her down" or "narrow her in" (318) when she was young?
(a) Grant's mother.
(b) Jacqui.
(c) Fiona.
(d) Kristy.

4. Grant recognizes that continuing his infidelity "might" have eventually "cost him" (289) what?
(a) His sanity.
(b) Fiona.
(c) His tenure.
(d) His job.

5. To what sort of dance does Miriam invite Grant?
(a) A hoe-down.
(b) A dance marathon.
(c) A jamboree.
(d) A singles dance.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fiona's mother's political activities are named as the reason why Fiona is not a member of what type of organization?

2. What two scents are said to have accompanied the colleagues of Grant's as they returned from their nights of debauchery?

3. What two scents waft through the window nearest Fiona on the day Grant brings Aubrey to visit?

4. Grant had once received a letter from which person associated with one of Grant's former lovers/students?

5. How many alcoholic drinks has Grant had by the time he readies himself to return Marian's calls?

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