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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 1-87.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what purpose are most of Nico's family members congregating at the start of the novel?
(a) For a birthday party.
(b) To go on vacation.
(c) For Nico's funeral.
(d) For a housewarming party.

2. In 1985, who drives to Wisconsin?
(a) Cecily, Yale, and Fiona.
(b) Fiona and Yale.
(c) Cecily and Yale.
(d) Cecily and Fiona.

3. For what reason had Nico's parents cut him off in his young adulthood?
(a) For getting a young woman pregnant.
(b) For being gay.
(c) For eloping.
(d) For refusing to attend college.

4. After the wake, most of the attendees go to what location?
(a) To Nico's apartment.
(b) To the funeral at the church.
(c) To Fiona's house.
(d) To Charlie's house.

5. How are Nico and Fiona related?
(a) Niece and uncle.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Aunt and nephew.
(d) Siblings.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the story jumps to 2015, Fiona is on a plane bound for what location?

2. Who is Yale's lover in 1985?

3. Nora uses what method of communication to tell the university that she would like to make a donation?

4. Fiona tells her seatmate on the plane that she is planning to seek out which of her family members?

5. At what type of location is the event attended by Nico's family members at the start of the novel?

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