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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapters Four-Seven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the Prologue imply is the likely cause of the narrator being unprepared for her child's birth?
(a) She is not really interested in being a mother and is living in denial.
(b) She does not pay attention to the information she gets from the May Mothers.
(c) She did not anticipate that the baby might arrive before its due date.
(d) She is distracted by her tumultuous relationship with a married man.

2. Why does Nell's partner object to the babysitter Nell hired?
(a) He expected to be included in the hiring process.
(b) The babysitter is undocumented.
(c) He does not want Nell to return to work.
(d) The babysitter was recommended by Nell's ex.

3. What distinctive item is the man Winnie talks to at the bar wearing?
(a) A tweed sports coat.
(b) A straw cowboy hat.
(c) A leather motorcycle jacket.
(d) A red baseball cap.

4. Who goes with Winnie when she leaves to get herself an alcoholic drink?
(a) Colette.
(b) Francie.
(c) Nell.
(d) Token.

5. What does Nell bring to the park that surprises the May Mothers?
(a) Muffins.
(b) Wine.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Cheesecake.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the night that Midas disappears, what does Francie have a nightmare about?

2. Who is Elliott Falk?

3. What does Nell suspect might be causing Winnie to feel overwhelmed?

4. Before leaving for his next meeting, what does the mayor ask Colette to send him?

5. What is the name of the suspect mentioned in the file that Colette copied?

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