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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2: Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Andrew embarrassed about in his relationship with Emily?
(a) He recites a joke poorly.
(b) He suffers from sexual dysfunction and cannot perform.
(c) Because he calls Emily by the wrong name.
(d) He trips and falls.

2. What is the first location mentioned in the novel?
(a) Sacramento, CA.
(b) Miami, FL.
(c) Tenafly, NY.
(d) Pittsburgh, PA.

3. Why does Emily's family push her to do this?
(a) They are shocked at her desire to stay single.
(b) They want her to become a teacher.
(c) They want her to stay home with her children.
(d) They want grandchildren.

4. What does Emily learn about Jack's past?
(a) That he has been married before.
(b) That he spent the last five years in jail.
(c) That he ran away from home at age 9.
(d) That he is a published poet.

5. Why does the relationship between Emily and the merchant seaman end?
(a) He wife returns.
(b) He decides he wants to explore homosexuality.
(c) He is called to work.
(d) Emily is no longer interested in him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Sarah's project going to be about in Part 2: Chapter 1?

2. What does Sarah tell Emily that she has a talent for?

3. What is the relationship between Emily and Sarah?

4. What is Emily frightened of when Sarah tells her she is going to a game?

5. What does Emily explain to the neighborhood children?

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