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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part Four, Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On one of the first mornings that Sarah Jane stays at Lisa's in Part One, Chapter 12, she sees a picture on the wall that has been personalized with a note: What does the note say?
(a) The picture had bold black writing at the type that stated, "Are you going back to get your things?" (81).
(b) The scribbled writing states, "The view in the morning is really something" (81).
(c) The note reads, "You're always welcome back at Henry's! Love Irene" (81).
(d) At the bottom of the picture it read, "You already know a little about the business" (81).

2. What sport did Steve's girlfriend Shauna play in college?
(a) Badminton.
(b) Soccer.
(c) Softball.
(d) Tennis.

3. What does Steve tell James about Jeremy?
(a) Jeremy has not been home for five years.
(b) Jeremy has seen the videos before.
(c) Jeremy is good at his job.
(d) Jeremy has never been the same since his mother died.

4. Why does Sarah Jane tell Jeremy that she should have called him and let him come to work late according to Part One, Chapter 3?
(a) Sarah Jane should have called Jeremy, because she is able to work at Video Hut alone that day.
(b) Sarah Jane wishes she would have called, because the roads are piled up with snow, and it is slow at Video Hut.
(c) Sarah Jane wishes she would have told Jeremy to stay home, so she could watch the strange videos in peace.
(d) Sarah Jane wishes she would have called Jeremy to let him know he did not have to come into work at all.

5. Who videotapes Lisa toward the end of the novel?
(a) Jeremy.
(b) Sarah Jane.
(c) Irene.
(d) Stephanie.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Jeremy summarize his impression of family gatherings in Part One, Chapter 2?

2. What best describe Peter's demeanor while courting Irene in Part Two, Chapter 1?

3. What does Jeremy mean when he says he and his father eat at the dinner table, "like a family" (13)?

4. Where did Irene go to college according to Part Two, Chapter 3?

5. How does Lisa react to her mother, Irene, leaving the family with no explanation?

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