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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of Lucy's sister?
(a) Lillian.
(b) Sally.
(c) Lucy.
(d) Mary.

3. Who is NOT listed among Cecilia's friends?
(a) Miriam.
(b) Mary.
(c) Erica.
(d) Mahalia.

4. Who is Cecilia and John-Paul's youngest daughter?
(a) Polly.
(b) Esther.
(c) Isabel.
(d) Mary.

5. Which mythological figure is at the center of the novel's preface?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Persephone.
(c) Pandora.
(d) Pan.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action does Cecilia take in order to meet John-Paul upon his arrival home?

2. On what date of the month was Janie murdered?

3. In what year was Janie murdered?

4. What religion does Cecilia practice?

5. For what reason is Cecilia sure that John-Paul is not having an affair?

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