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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapters Eight-Eleven.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Chapter Two takes place, how long has it been since Midas's birth?
(a) About 2 weeks.
(b) About 4 months.
(c) Almost 1 year.
(d) Just under 2 months.

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

3. What item from the file on the mayor's desk ends up in Colette's purse when she leaves City Hall?
(a) A photograph.
(b) An interview transcript.
(c) A copy of a warrant.
(d) A flash drive.

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

5. In Chapter Eight, what is it revealed that Colette has been worrying about?
(a) Whether Charlie is having an affair.
(b) Whether she should stop working on Teb's book.
(c) Whether Poppy is developing normally.
(d) Whether Winnie might have harmed Midas.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Nell arrives at the daycare, what does she think is happening?

2. What is Francie disappointed to learn about Scarlett?

3. What does Francie ask Winnie to do that causes Winnie to leave the table to go get herself a drink?

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

5. Who is Dr. H?

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