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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11 to Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Claire talk about her life until the wee hours of the morning?
(a) Her mother.
(b) Alice.
(c) Anna.
(d) Judy.

2. How old is Denise?
(a) 35.
(b) 22.
(c) 31.
(d) 41.

3. What type of meals does Claire's mother usually feed her family?
(a) Home cooked meals.
(b) Fast food meals.
(c) Frozen dinners.
(d) Take out food.

4. What does Claire's mother think that Helen needs in her life now?
(a) Joy.
(b) Humility.
(c) Money.
(d) Education.

5. What is the prevalent theme in the first section of the novel?
(a) Greed.
(b) War.
(c) Loss.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Claire's state of mind as she settles in at her parents' home?

2. How old is Adam?

3. What does the family like best about Claire's meal?

4. Why will Claire not sell her share of their flat to James?

5. What is Claire's husband's name?

(see the answer key)

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