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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four: A Better-Than-Average Girlfriend.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Balzer attend college?
(a) Rutgers University.
(b) Berkeley University.
(c) UCLA.
(d) Princeton University.

2. Where were Tom and Christine mugged at knife-point on their cross-country journey?
(a) San Francisco.
(b) New York.
(c) Chicago.
(d) Philadelphia.

3. Which of Laurie's new housemates at Outpost 17 has severe asthma?
(a) Meg.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Julian.
(d) Gus.

4. What is the name of Melissa Hulbert's daughter?
(a) Brianna.
(b) Michelle.
(c) Anna.
(d) Emily.

5. What is the name of Meg's former fiance?
(a) Paul.
(b) Gary.
(c) Phil.
(d) James.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the focus of the newsletter that Reverend Jamison gives to Nora in Part Two?

2. How much time did Kevin and Nora spend in Florida in Part Four?

3. How old is Christine as she and Tom make their way across the country in Part Three?

4. What is Ken Garvey's position in Mapleton when the novel begins?

5. Who was the incumbent Kevin Gavin beat in a landslide victory for his political position in Mapleton?

(see the answer key)

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