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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What Charlotte Bronte words become a motto to Marianne?
(a) "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results."
(b) "Out of obscurity I came -- to obsurity I can easily return."
(c) "Hard work never killed anyone."
(d) "A rose by any other name would smell so sweet."

2. What does Marianne do for work after leaving the Co-Op?
(a) She started painting.
(b) She is a maid for a wealthy family.
(c) She is in college.
(d) Marianne works as an assistant to Penelope Hagstrom, a poet and philanthropist.

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

4. What does Abelove say that makes Marianne cry more?
(a) He tells her he knows why she is crying and wants to help.
(b) He depends on her to do her job and not waste time crying.
(c) He suggests she get a therapist.
(d) He says that if nothing makes her cry like she is, what might something do.

5. How does Judd reply when Patrick asks how their mother is taking the sale of the farm?
(a) He says he can't tell if she's acting okay or if she really is okay.
(b) He admits it is very hard on her.
(c) Judd says she cries a lot.
(d) Judd says she's okay, that she is the one handling most of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Patrick mean by "Chance follows design"?

2. Where does Patrick decide he is going to take Zachary Lundt to get revenge?

3. Who approaches Corrine at the post office?

4. How many hours does Marianne work at the Co-Op a week?

5. What happens to Corrine's antiques?

(see the answer key)

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