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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When will Jennifer and Laurence meet the Moncrieffs' for drinks in Chapter 8?
(a) After the company Christmas party.
(b) Before the company Christmas party.
(c) Saturday evening.
(d) Friday evening.

2. In what field does Jennifer learn that her husband works when she is in the hospital in 1960?
(a) Pharmaecuticals.
(b) Electronics.
(c) Mining.
(d) Manufacturing.

3. What type of mineral does Laurence mention that Pliny the Elder wrote about and that he is using for his company?
(a) Lizardite.
(b) Antigorite.
(c) Muscovite.
(d) Chrysotile.

4. In Chapter 6, what is the number of the post office box that Moira has been checking?
(a) 13.
(b) 24.
(c) 12.
(d) 36.

5. In 1960, when does Moira schedule the company Christmas party?
(a) December 21.
(b) December 23.
(c) December 20.
(d) December 22.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, at what age does Jennifer tell Anthony that she had felt stifled and knew she needed a bigger world?

2. What is the name of Anthony's ex-wife?

3. In Chapter 5, who is driving past when Anthony is trying to find the Stirling house to deliver an apology?

4. In Chapter 1, wheres does Laurence think he and Jennifer might go after he makes some visits to some of the mines?

5. In Chapter 7, how long does Anthony say that he was the Nation's Central Africa correspondent?

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