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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. How is Sarah injured when Pookie leaves her with a neighbor?
(a) When she tries to run under an iron bar.
(b) When she attempts to climb a fence.
(c) She is bitten by a dog.
(d) At a track meet.

2. At which school is Jack invited to teach at?
(a) The Writer's Workshop at the University of Iowa.
(b) The Writer's Workshop at the University of Montana.
(c) The University of Indiana.
(d) The University of Illinois.

3. What does Tony's mother propose they name their estate?
(a) Great Hedges.
(b) Fair Hedges.
(c) Lilac Estate.
(d) Great Falls.

4. What happens prior to Emily's decision to divorce her husband?
(a) Emily travels to Europe.
(b) Emily visits Tony and Sarah.
(c) She visits her mother.
(d) Emily publishes a book.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Emily and Jack begin to do soon after they meet?

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

4. Why does Sarah abandon the book she was working on?

5. Whom does Emily get a letter from in Part 2: Chapter 2?

(see the answer key)

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