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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter 6 announces that Janie will die after how many more hours have passed?
(a) 10.
(b) 3.
(c) 8.
(d) 6.

2. In what month was Janie murdered?
(a) April.
(b) February.
(c) June.
(d) January.

3. What religion does Cecilia practice?
(a) Islam.
(b) Catholicism.
(c) Judaism.
(d) Protestantism.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Polly announces in Chapter 9 that her father John-Paul has been looking strangely at which character?

2. While Rachel is being driven home from the Tupperware party, she is told that the driver is reminded of Janie when she looks at which character?

3. Cecilia's only significant memory of Janie involves Janie taking which action toward Cecilia?

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

5. What is the name of Lucy's brother-in-law and Tess's uncle?

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