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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 13-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Rachel feel about being accompanied by Lauren and Rob on the anniversary of Janie's death?
(a) She is reluctant.
(b) She is apathetic.
(c) She is appreciative.
(d) She is elated.

2. Cecilia's only significant memory of Janie involves Janie taking which action toward Cecilia?
(a) Complimenting her.
(b) Impressing her.
(c) Comforting her.
(d) Joking with her.

3. In what location does Cecilia find a mysterious letter at the start of the novel?
(a) Her laundry room.
(b) Her basement.
(c) Her closet.
(d) Her attic.

4. What action does Cecilia take in order to meet John-Paul upon his arrival home?
(a) She stands still.
(b) She skulks.
(c) She runs.
(d) She saunters.

5. In Chapter 9, Esther is on her way to which type of therapy?
(a) Behavioral therapy.
(b) Speech therapy.
(c) Light therapy.
(d) Sound therapy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which mythological figure is at the center of the novel's preface?

2. From what cause did Ed, Janie's father, die?

3. When Cecilia wakes up in an empty bed in Chapter 15, she hears noises coming from what location?

4. What does Cecilia do with the letter while John-Paul is out of the room attending to one of their daughters?

5. Mary and Lucy are depicted as having watched how many teens die in a Berlin Wall-involved protest on television?

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