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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) 1945.
(b) 1800.
(c) 1711.
(d) 1812.

2. The townspeople featured in the epigraph of Weather: A Novel declare themselves to be what entities?
(a) Angels.
(b) Saints.
(c) Tycoons.
(d) Demons.

3. When Lizzie gives an example of Sylvia's former optimism, she discusses a time when someone asked her a question about what element?
(a) Applause.
(b) Shame.
(c) Gag reflex.
(d) Dismay.

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

5. Who "pulled some strings" (21) to get Lizzie her job?
(a) Ben.
(b) Sylvia.
(c) Henry.
(d) Catherine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sylvia uses what type of insect in an illustration of the concept of interconnectedness?

2. Which birthday is Lizzie approaching in Chapter One?

3. Sylvia told Lizzie during the excursion with Eli that, "Children cannot abide" (96) what?

4. Lizzie notices that spikes have been installed at the top of the the playground fence to keep out what creatures?

5. Lizzie works in which part of the university where she went to school?

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