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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What landmark do Mary and Colin come upon as they are looking for the restaurant that they realize they have seen before?
(a) A department store
(b) A glass factory
(c) A feminist poster
(d) A statue

2. How do Robert's sisters attempt to embarrass him in front of Caroline?
(a) They tell her about the incident with the oily medicine and the sweets.
(b) They tell her that Robert sleeps with his mother.
(c) They tell her Robert is actually a girl.
(d) They tell her that Robert cannot speak English.

3. Why doesn't Robert's father allow him to eat chocolate?
(a) He believes it will make Robert weak.
(b) Robert is allergic to chocolate.
(c) He believes only girls should eat chocolate.
(d) He believes it will make Robert gain weight.

4. Which of the following describes Mary and Colin's relationship at the opening of the novel?
(a) Committed, but uneventful
(b) New and exciting
(c) New and volatile
(d) Committed, but antagonistic

5. How long have Colin and Mary been together?
(a) 10 years
(b) 7 years
(c) 5 years
(d) 7 months

Short Answer Questions

1. How quickly do Robert, Mary and Colin drink their first bottle of wine?

2. What topic most often consumes Mary's dreams while on vacation?

3. How does Robert react when Mary asks him how he met his wife?

4. What does Robert do to encourage Mary and Colin to return to the bar?

5. Who is the only person who is kind to Robert after the incident in the study?

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