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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Hard Reckoning: On My Own.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Judd asks his mother if Marianne is sick?
(a) Corrine says Marianne just had the flu.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Corrine says Marianne will be back at school soon.
(d) Corrine seemed in a hurry to get away before being asked more questions.

2. What does Judd notice about his father and the people around them at Patrick's graduation?
(a) That his father looks so out of place among his friends.
(b) That his father doesn't want to talk to anyone.
(c) That the people treated his father with respect.
(d) That the man who was once the center of attention was now treated like an invisible man.

3. After looking all over the bus terminal for Marianne, where does Patrick find her?
(a) Sleeping on a bench.
(b) Coming ouf of the restroom.
(c) Outside the terminal.
(d) She showed up at his apartment.

4. On the morning after the funeral, what personal question does Abelove ask Marianne?
(a) If they could live together, like test driving a car.
(b) If there was anything he could do to help her.
(c) If they could live together and maybe marry.
(d) He wanted to know if he could talk to her parents and smooth things over for her.

5. What does Judd keep hearing himself say?
(a) "Take care of Mom. Be sure Mom doesn't crack up."
(b) "Be strong for Mom. She needs you."
(c) "Find Patrick. Find Patrick. Find Patrick."
(d) "Get out! Get out while you can."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Jill James?

2. When does Michael realize he is in love with Corrine?

3. What does Judd tell Patrick about their mother on Sunday mornings at church?

4. What happens on the first day of summer in the chapter titled, "On My Own"?

5. What happens when Marianne drops her garment bag?

(see the answer key)

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