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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which city do Jack and Emily purchase a house?
(a) Richmond.
(b) Iowa City.
(c) Missoula.
(d) New York City.

2. Which topic does Emily choose to write about for a magazine article but never finishes?
(a) Genocide.
(b) Family history.
(c) Abortion.
(d) Health matters.

3. Why does Sarah abandon the book she was working on?
(a) Because Emily is not supportive.
(b) Because she is no longer interested in the subject.
(c) Because her husband tells her it's a dumb idea.
(d) Because she would have to travel to Montana.

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

5. What does Emily's family push her to do after graduating from college?
(a) Have children.
(b) Get married again.
(c) Get a new job.
(d) Quit working.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Emily postpone her decision near the end of Part 2: Chapter 2?

2. What does Emily remain hopeful about, prompted by a overheard conversation between her parents?

3. Why does Emily seek a divorce from her husband after only a few months of marriage?

4. Where does Pookie move in Part 2: Chapter 2?

5. Why does Emily's family push her to do this?

(see the answer key)

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