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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 280 - 340).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Dara's and Marie's mother have a space of her own that was private?
(a) Her car.
(b) The basement of their house.
(c) The attic of the dance studio.
(d) Her apartment.

2. What does Derek say he wants to do for Marie in Part IV?
(a) Take Marie on vacation.
(b) Help her get back her share of the house.
(c) Marry Marie.
(d) Buy Marie a new car.

3. What did Dara's mother call the worn chaise in the bedroom?
(a) The square.
(b) The fainting sofa.
(c) The cushion.
(d) The coffin.

4. What is Dr. Weston upset about in Part IV?
(a) Dara has been mean to his daughter.
(b) Marie seems distracted.
(c) The Nutcracker is not getting much press.
(d) Charlie has been acting funny.

5. Why does Marie grow upset with Derek in Part II?
(a) He makes her take drugs with him.
(b) He is too enamored with her.
(c) He is not around as much as she would like him to be.
(d) He steals money from her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Dara see that shocks her when she arrives early at the dance studio in Part II?

2. What did Dara's mother always say about dancing The Nutcracker?

3. What does Mrs. Bloom say when Dara asks why Mrs. Bloom recommended Derek to them as a contractor?

4. What did Dara and Marie do every year with their mother at the end of The Nutcracker?

5. Who has recently moved out the Durant house?

(see the answer key)

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