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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Come My Soul, That Hath Long Languished, Chapters 1, 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Jim find himself attracted to Maureen?
(a) She is from a different social class.
(b) He craves something new.
(c) She is young.
(d) She is more attractive than his wife.

2. Why is Bernard killed?
(a) The jealousy of a business rival.
(b) The jealous rage of Faye's husband.
(c) His involvement in underworld crime.
(d) A mugging gone wrong.

3. Why does Maureen want to get married?
(a) She wants to be taken care of.
(b) She is in love.
(c) She wants to own her own home.
(d) She wants to have children.

4. How does Loretta's family feel about Mrs. Wendall's placement in a nursing home?
(a) They are angry at her because the nursing home is expensive.
(b) They are sorry to see her go.
(c) It relieves some of their stress.
(d) They feel guilty for being unable to care for her.

5. What pretense does Jules use to visit Nadine?
(a) He delivers flowers to her.
(b) He needs to ask her questions about her uncle's estate.
(c) He visits her sister.
(d) He delivers some of her uncle's possessions to her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What year is it at the beginning of the second book, chapter 4?

2. What is Maureen doing at the beginning of the third book?

3. In what way has Maureen changed since the beginning of the novel?

4. What does Loretta do after Mrs. Wendall is gone?

5. What happens to Maureen's notebook?

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