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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter Three.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which character does Lizzie's mother warn not to watch too much political news that may be upsetting?
(a) Eli.
(b) Henry.
(c) Ben.
(d) Lizzie.

2. In what grade is Eli, Lizzie's young son?
(a) 3rd.
(b) 2nd.
(c) 4th.
(d) 1st.

3. Chapter Two of Weather: A Novel opens on which holiday?
(a) Memorial Day.
(b) The Fourth of July.
(c) Christmas Day.
(d) Labor Day.

4. Lizzie notices that spikes have been installed at the top of the the playground fence to keep out what creatures?
(a) Pigeons.
(b) Sparrows.
(c) Seagulls.
(d) Rats.

5. When Lizzie forces Henry to lie down in Chapter Three, how much time does it take for him to fall asleep?
(a) 5 minutes.
(b) 30 seconds.
(c) 3 seconds.
(d) 2 minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. As the election results come in, what comment does Ben make to Lizzie?

2. Lizzie wonders if Henry's new bride and coming baby will help her stop dreaming about Henry showing up and asking her what question?

3. What products does Ben create at work?

4. When Lizzie provides an example of Sylvia's current pessimism, she discusses a time when Sylvia gave her answer in the form of a quote by William Derham from which year?

5. Henry confesses to Lizzie in Chapter Three that he is having bad thoughts about which character?

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