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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Rachel had been scheduled to pick up Janie and take her to what destination on the day of her murder?
(a) The doctor's office.
(b) The post office.
(c) The hair salon.
(d) The library.

2. For what reason is Cecilia sure that John-Paul is not having an affair?
(a) He is too loyal.
(b) He is too lazy.
(c) He is too sentimental.
(d) He is too disorganized.

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

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

5. Polly announces in Chapter 9 that her father John-Paul has been looking strangely at which character?
(a) Esther.
(b) Polly.
(c) Cecilia.
(d) Isabel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Janie's cause of death, according to the medical examiner?

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

3. Which member of Connor's family has died by the time he sees Tess again after so many years?

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

5. How many days early does John-Paul arrive home from his business trip?

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