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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Henry Begins His Retreat through Chapter 6, Will's War.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Elaine do in response to Henry's hurting her feelings?
(a) Leave him.
(b) Take up jogging.
(c) Take up gourmet cooking.
(d) Take up gardening.

2. What does Henry decide to do to soothe his nerves?
(a) Bake bread.
(b) Call his second wife.
(c) Shoot the television.
(d) Call his mistress.

3. What does Henry do when he wakes up, in Chapter 3, after remembering his birth and family?
(a) Calls his brother.
(b) Walks his dog.
(c) Calls Elaine.
(d) Packs his truck.

4. What does Henry plan to do, after entertaining his memories?
(a) Go to his brother's.
(b) Call Melanie.
(c) Call Elaine.
(d) Visit his parents.

5. What response does Henry get when he calls Melanie?
(a) They have a bittersweet conversation about their past together.
(b) She wants to fight with him.
(c) He is rebuffed.
(d) She invites him over.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Blacklick?

2. What was Henry's father doing in the scene Henry remembers?

3. Who is Red Ginter?

4. Where is Henry Lightcap when the novel begins?

5. What is the literary device called in which Henry remembers therapy with Elaine?

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