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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Prologue-Chapter Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Yuko to say the May Mothers need a new meeting place?
(a) The crowds.
(b) The dirt.
(c) The noise.
(d) The heat.

2. What is the name of the babysitter that Nell provides for Winnie?
(a) Autumn.
(b) Grace.
(c) Alma.
(d) Gemma.

3. What is Francie disappointed to learn about Scarlett?
(a) Scarlett is cutting her maternity leave short.
(b) Scarlett is getting divorced.
(c) Scarlett and her husband are moving.
(d) Scarlett has started feeding her baby formula.

4. What detail of Winnie's appearance does Nell specifically notice when Winnie first enters the bar?
(a) Winnie's pale complexion.
(b) Winnie's broken fingernails.
(c) Winnie's happy expression.
(d) Winnie's flat stomach.

5. How much time elapses between the Prologue and Chapter One?
(a) 10 months.
(b) 20 months.
(c) 4 months.
(d) 14 months.

Short Answer Questions

1. When the May Mothers meet at the bar and decide not to talk about their babies, what kind of books do they immediately begin discussing?

2. Where does the novel take place?

3. What kind of books does Colette write?

4. Who goes with Winnie when she leaves to get herself an alcoholic drink?

5. What does the text's description of Winnie's home establish about her?

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