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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Lizzie works in which part of the university where she went to school?
(a) The gymnasium.
(b) The bookstore.
(c) The dining hall.
(d) The library.

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

3. What is NOT an action Ben takes on Lizzie's birthday?
(a) Finds and sharpens her missing wayward pencils.
(b) Makes her waffles.
(c) Fills the table with presents.
(d) Finds her missing socks.

4. Sylvia asserts at her conference in "the heartland" that which creatures are "nothing particularly special" (58)?
(a) Viruses.
(b) Dogs.
(c) Humans.
(d) Poisonous snakes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What term does Eli use to describe the phase of the moon when Lizzie points it out to him in Chapter One?

2. Lizzie begins attending which types of classes in Chapter One?

3. The meeting described in the novel's epigraph takes place in which state?

4. In which state do Ben's parents currrently live?

5. Sylvia's podcast predicts what sort of future for humankind?

(see the answer key)

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