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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters Five and Six.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. It is revealed in Chapter Four that Lizzie took what action the last time that Henry suffered a severe relapse?
(a) She postponed her wedding.
(b) She postponed having children.
(c) She quit her job.
(d) She dropped out of college.

2. What does Eli normally call Lizzie?
(a) Mother.
(b) Mama.
(c) Lizzie.
(d) Mom.

3. What is the name of Henry's girlfriend?
(a) Janis.
(b) Catherine.
(c) Penelope.
(d) Joanna.

4. What does Henry have in his hand when Lizzie arrives to watch Iris in Chapter Three?
(a) Cash.
(b) A set of keys.
(c) A knife.
(d) A bottle.

5. As the election results come in, what comment does Ben make to Lizzie?
(a) The time is growing shorter.
(b) The world is getting smaller.
(c) The dream is getting distended.
(d) The path is getting narrower.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what part of Lizzie's body is the mole she gets checked out by a doctor in Chapter Six?

2. Who "pulled some strings" (21) to get Lizzie her job?

3. Catherine plans to take how many months of maternity leave after Iris is born?

4. In what season does Chapter Four take place?

5. What kind of mythic dwellers are depicted in the story Margot tells in Chapter Six?

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