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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Beth come home to England in September of 2006?
(a) She misses Meg.
(b) Her mother asks her to.
(c) Her Australian visa has expired.
(d) She needs to see a British doctor.

2. What is significant about the details given about the dress Beth wears on her first date with Jason?
(a) They imply that Beth accepted the date to childishly spite Bill.
(b) They imply that Beth is not trying to impress Jason.
(c) They imply that Beth may be becoming a hoarder, too.
(d) They imply that Beth is trying too hard to be sexy.

3. How is Vicky's attitude toward Meg's children similar to Lorelei's?
(a) They both think that Meg's children are undisciplined.
(b) They both think that Meg has too many children.
(c) They both think that Meg's children are just a way to hold on to Bill.
(d) They both think that Meg does not spend enough time with the children.

4. When Rory comes to visit for Easter, what has changed about his hair?
(a) He has dyed it scarlet, to match Kayleigh's hair.
(b) He has shaved it off and tattooed his scalp.
(c) Its color has reverted to the pale yellow of his childhood.
(d) It is long, dirty, and matted.

5. Why does Meg assign Beth the job of sorting things in the yard while Meg, Molly, and Colin clear out the inside of the house?
(a) The air inside the house is dangerous for the baby.
(b) Beth cannot fit into the narrow spaces inside Bird House.
(c) Beth is not physically strong enough to do the lifting and climbing required inside the house.
(d) Meg is worried that the inside of the house will be too upsetting for Beth.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Lorelei discovers things missing from her "office," what does she believe has happened?

2. When Meg leaves the pub to find and confront Beth, with whom does she leave her youngest child?

3. What surprise does Vicky arrange for Lorelei during Easter of 1999?

4. When Beth returns to Bird House from London, what triggers her memories of herself and her siblings as children?

5. When Meg finally talks to Rory via Skype after Lorelei dies, where is Rory?

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