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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 160-256.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What simile does Makkai use in order to indicate how fast Fiona leaves Richard's studio?
(a) Like the studio was full of ghosts.
(b) Like the stuido was on fire.
(c) Like the studio was about to crumble all around her.
(d) Like the studio was shouting her name.

2. When the story jumps to 2015, Fiona is on a plane bound for what location?
(a) San Diego.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) New York City.

3. In 2015, Fiona wakes from a dream in which she is taking what action?
(a) Swimming.
(b) Singing.
(c) Screaming.
(d) Tumbling.

4. Fiona tells Jake that the photograph showing her in the hospital with a man is a photo of whom?
(a) Julian.
(b) Nico.
(c) Yale.
(d) Terrence.

5. In what year does the narrative of the The Great Believers begin its story?
(a) 1994.
(b) 1985.
(c) 2011
(d) 2002.

Short Answer Questions

1. At what type of location had Yale met his boyfriend in 1985?

2. Sketches by which artist are the pieces that Nora most wants to donate to the Briggs Gallery?

3. Fiona believes that her daughter Claire is skilled in what area?

4. The two people who fund the authentication of Nora's works are related in what way?

5. Fiona is surprised to find which character talking to Serge when she returns to Richard's house in 2015?

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