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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Five, Chapter One - Part Five, Chapter Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Theo in Part Two, Chapter Twenty-Five, what is interesting about Alicia's painting of the car accident that killed her mother?
(a) She did not include herself.
(b) She chose an odd angle.
(c) She included her father.
(d) She did not use her usual technique.

2. During his conversation with Ruth in Part Two, Chapter Nine, Theo realizes what drove Kathy to an affair?
(a) Loneliness.
(b) Boredom.
(c) Fear.
(d) Isolation.

3. When Theo finally has proof of Kathy's affair in Part Four, Chapter Five, what does he plan?
(a) To see a divorce attorney.
(b) To have his own affair.
(c) To kill the other man.
(d) To confront Kathy.

4. Where did Alicia go to do her painting?
(a) Her attic.
(b) Her living room.
(c) The basement to her house.
(d) The summerhouse in her garden.

5. In Part Two, Chapter Seven, Theo admits what about his feelings toward his wife?
(a) He idolizes her.
(b) He hates her sometimes.
(c) He feels she is not good enough for him.
(d) He feels he is not good enough for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Theo in Part One, Chapter Four, why do psychotherapists generally avoid smoking?

2. How does Diomedes react in Part Four, Chapter Ten, upon learning Alicia finally spoke?

3. Which Grove employee does Theo recognize from his former job?

4. At the end of the novel, as the inspector reads from Alicia's diary, what does Theo do?

5. When Theo again views the Alcestis in Part Four, Chapter Six, what does he notice?

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